Children with developmental and learning disabilities who have difficulties in maintaining proper oral hygiene. Triple-head toothbrush, Children with developmental disabilities, Plaque removal
Conditions
Interventions
Soft and flat bristles for children age 6-12 years old,Super Brush Compact Junior for children age 6-11 years old
Active Comparator Device,Experimental Device
Single-headed toothbrush,Triple-headed toothbrush
Sponsors
None listed
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
6 Years to 12 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Special needs children between the ages of 6 and 12 years old. 2. Children had a fully primary dentition and beyond, with no missing teeth or retained roots exceeding one tooth per sextant. 3. VMI level at normal (high, above average, average) and impaired (below average, low) using Beery VMI (edition 6th) 38 4. Children who have the ability to perform daily routines such as having meals, toothbrushing, writing, and pouring water into a glass (able to do or able to do sometime).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Children who have periodontal disease or gingival recession over 2 mm. 2. Children have severe mental disability, visual-motor, and audio impairments that significantly influence their ability to brush
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Plaque score immediately after brushing Turesky Modification of the Quigley and Hein Index | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| effectiveness of both toothbrush types immediately after brushing toothbrushing performance, including brushing times | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactThanapon Tanaiadchawoot
Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol university
Outcome results
None listed