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Effect of toothbrush head size on teeth cleaning

Efficacy of toothbrushes with different head sizes in removing biofilm and evaluating supragingival inflammatory parameters: Randomized Clinical Trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
REBEC
Registry ID
RBR-6cyvhxx
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2022-07-20
Start date
2022-03-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-10-27

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Gengivitis

Interventions

The study will include eighty-seven (n=87) adult individuals of both sexes, who strictly comply with the inclusion criteria and who sign the Free and Informed Consent. Participants will be randomized
“medium head” group (n=29), which will receive Curaprox Ultra Soft 5460 toothbrushes
“small head” group (n=29), which will receive Curaprox Smart Ultra Soft 5460 toothbrushes. All experimental groups will also receive a standardized fluoride toothpaste and only these products can be u
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Sponsors

Universidade Luterana do Brasil
Lead Sponsor
Universidade Luterana do Brasil
Collaborator

Eligibility

Age
24 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Individuals of both sexes; Age between 24 and 65 years; With availability to participate in all experimental periods of the study; With at least 20 natural teeth present; They must not be participating in any other study or research; Patients diagnosed with gingivitis.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Dentistry students; smokers; Individuals with hyperglycemia; Pregnant and lactating women; Individuals with carious lesions and/or root remains in the mouth; Individuals diagnosed with periodontitis. Individuals who use metallic or acrylic removable partial dentures; Individuals who use fixed orthodontic appliances; Individuals who have consumed anti-inflammatory drugs and/or corticosteroids within 3 days of the experimental stage; Subjects who had consumed antibiotics three months before the present study; Individuals who have received dental prophylaxis or periodontal treatment within the last three months. Individuals who need antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental procedures.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Small-head toothbrushes are expected to have a greater ability to remove biofilm and, consequently, a reduction in supragingival inflammatory parameters analyzed by the Gingival Index and Plaque Index.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Secondary outcomes are not expected—

Countries

Brazil

Contacts

Public ContactRoberto Zimmer

Universidade Luterana do Brasil

beto.zimmer@hotmail.com+55(51)999804545

Outcome results

None listed

Source: REBEC (via WHO ICTRP)