Plaque removing efficacy of new and used manual toothbrushes

Plaque removing efficacy of new and used manual toothbrushes - new and used manual toothbrushes

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON31243

Enrollment

Registered

2008-01-18

Start date

2007-05-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-05-13

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Conditions

gingivitis inflammation of the gingiva

Interventions

Brushing with a used toothbrush in comparison to a new toothbrush in relation to plaque removing efficacy.

Eligibility

Age

18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: At least 5 evaluable teeth in each quadrant

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Overt signs of untreated caries Pockets exceeding 5mm A history of usage of antibiotics during three months preceding the study Presence of acute oral lesions Orthodontic banding Partial dentures Limited number of crowns or bridges.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Endpoint: Standardized measurements and scoring procedures determine the effect of the oral hygiene procedure on levels of plaque and gingival abrasion over the evaluation period	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
nvt	—

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)