Gingivitis Gingivitis Gingival index Plaque index
Conditions
Interventions
Colgate Kids Battery Powered Toothbrush has a small oscillating head that cleans teeth and gently sweeps away plaque. This kids powered toothbrush (using 2 replaceable AAA alkaline batteries has extra
a slim handle,
and an easy on/off button.,Colgate Kids Extra Soft Manual Toothbrush is designed for 2-
5 years old children who have all their baby teeth. This toothbrush features a small head for easy access to child’s mouth and a suction cup for upright storage.
Experimental Device,Experimental Device
power toothbrush,manual toothbrushe
Sponsors
Faculty of Dentistry, Chiang Mai University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
3 Years to 5 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. 3 to 5 years old children 2. Children with complete primary dentition 3. Primary caregiver is a father or a mother. 4. Children who have overall plaque index (Modified Quigley Hein index) greater than or equal to 1.8.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Medically compromised children 2. Primary caregiver with psychological problem or physical disability which limit ability to clean oral cavity for children. 3. Children who received antibiotics within a month prior to the study 4. Children who have any restoration on tooth 51, 55, 65, 71, 75 and 85 5. Children with crowding and/or mouthbreathing 6. Children with oral soft tissue pathology 7. Children who is receiving periodontal treatment. 8. Children who is receiving orthodontic treatment. 9. Children who have ever used power toothbrush. 10. Primary caregiver who are health care providers. 11. Children who have ever used additional oral care products prior to the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| the efficacy of plaque removal between using power or manual toothbrush baseline (T0), 1 week (T1), 2 weeks (T2), 5 weeks (T3), 13 weeks (T4) and 25 weeks (T5) Plaque index | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| the efficacy of reducing gingival inflammation between using power or manual toothbrush baseline (T0), 1 week (T1), 2 weeks (T2), 5 weeks (T3), 13 weeks (T4) and 25 weeks (T5) Gingival index | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactOnnida Wattanarat
Faculty of Dentistry, Chiang Mai University
Outcome results
None listed