Oral Hygiene
Conditions
Interventions
This is a randomized, double-blind clinical study. The study will rely on a census sample, as the opportunity to participate will be offered to everyone who meets the eligibility criteria. The total n
Sponsors
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Eligibility
Age
5 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients duly registered at the Clinic for Pediatric Patients with Disabilities of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of the Faculty of Dentistry - Federal University of Rio de Janeiro - FO/UFRJ; present cognitive deficit; limiting physical motor disability; do not perform their own oral hygiene, depending completely on a third party to perform this function; have gingivitis and/or visible biofilm on the day of the clinical examination; age from 5 to 40 years; both sexes
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients whose guardians/caregivers cannot participate in the interviews; in cases where it is completely unfeasible to manipulate this patient; patients with dental calculus that cannot be removed in an outpatient setting
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected to find an improvement in the biofilm thickening index and gingival bleeding index. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected to find an improvement in the quality of life related to oral health | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactSávio Sales
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Outcome results
None listed