Comparison of periodontal health and oral health status in adult individuals using charcoal infused toothbrush and regular nylon bristle toothbrush in a Nigerian tertiary hospital.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202305892616028

Enrollment

Registered

2023-05-23

Start date

2021-05-31

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

Oral Health

Interventions

charcoal toothbrush

Nylon bristle toothbrush

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Adults 18years and above. 2. Each subject having a minimum of 20 teeth with intact periodontium excluding third molars 3. Patients who are willing to participate in the study and give informed consent to do so.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Subjects without co morbidities. (Hypertension, Diabetes) 2. Subjects with habits and conditions that cause reduced saliva. 3. Subjects wearing orthodontic or prosthetic appliances. 4. Subjects with crowding. 5. Subjects currently on antimicrobials or analgesics. 6. Subjects who reported tobacco use in any form. 7. Subjects with mouth breathing and occlusal parafunction. 8. Subjects who are unwilling to participate in the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To compare the periodontal health and oral hygiene status of individuals using charcoal infused tooth brush and regular nylon bristle toothbrush.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To determine the effect of the use of charcoal infused toothbrush and regular nylon bristle toothbrush on the level of plaque control/ oral hygiene status and periodontal health in Nigerian adults. 2. To compare the level of plaque in Nigerian adults using charcoal infused toothbrush and those using regular nylon bristle toothbrush. 3. To compare the oral hygiene status of Nigerian adults using charcoal infused toothbrush and those using regular nylon bristle toothbrush 4. To compare the periodontal status of Nigerian adults using charcoal infused toothbrush and those using regular nylon bristle toothbrush	—

Measure

Time frame

To determine the effect of the use of charcoal infused toothbrush and regular nylon bristle toothbrush on the level of plaque control/ oral hygiene status and periodontal health in Nigerian adults. 2. To compare the level of plaque in Nigerian adults using charcoal infused toothbrush and those using regular nylon bristle toothbrush. 3. To compare the oral hygiene status of Nigerian adults using charcoal infused toothbrush and those using regular nylon bristle toothbrush 4. To compare the periodontal status of Nigerian adults using charcoal infused toothbrush and those using regular nylon bristle toothbrush

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Countries

Nigeria

Contacts

Public ContactVeronica Amuh

Senior Residents

uju.momah@yahoo.com+2348033803287

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026