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N/A N=55 Randomized Single-blind Treatment

Powertoothbrushing for Treating Gingivitis

Gingivitis

Enrolled (actual)
55
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Apr 2021
Primary outcome: Primary: Change in Gingivitis — 0.14; 0.19 score on a scale

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Oscillating rotating power toothbrush (Device)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Marquette University
Primary completion
Jun 2019

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Change in Gingivitis
0.14; 0.19

Summary

In this three-month interventional clinical trial for the treatment of gingivitis the investigators will assess the use of an oscillating-rotating powered toothbrush in comparison to the use of a manual toothbrush over 12-weeks in the absence of interproximal hygiene.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • A subject who meets all the following criteria will be eligible to enroll in this study.
  • Age range 18 - 65 years
  • Routine manual toothbrush user
  • A Subject who agrees to use the assigned toothbrush as the only cleaning device for the study duration, refraining from daily interdental cleaning and/ or antiseptic mouthrinsing.
  • Mild to moderate gingivitis as measured by A. Modified Gingival Index (MGI) average score of at least 1.2, and / or B. Bleeding on Probing (BOP) of at least 20% of all sites but not more than 50% of sites.
  • Probing Pocket Depth (PPD) of 4 mm or lower
  • At least 20 natural teeth - scoreable (crowns or bridgework are non-scoreable).

Exclusion Criteria

  • Any subject meeting one of the following criteria will not be included in the study.
  • Daily user of interdental cleaning devices, such as floss, floss picks, toothpicks, interdental brush, water flossing device
  • Regular user of antimicrobial mouthrinses within one week of entry into study
  • Professional prophylaxis within one month of entry into the study
  • Use of antibiotics within one month prior to the baseline exam
  • Signs of moderate to severe periodontitis or caries, categorized as PPD of 5 mm of higher and attachment loss of 3 mm or higher
  • Subjects with orthodontic bands and/or dental appliances.
  • Participated in an oral care related study in the last 90 days prior to this study
  • Pregnant or lactating women
  • Patients with a history of significant cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, AIDS, or other organ impairment that would preclude their participation in the study
  • Acute/concurrent illness such as hepatitis, herpes simplex infections, influenza, etc.
  • History of rheumatic fever, cardiovascular valvular disease, artificial joint replacement or kidney or liver disorders
  • Chronic use of steroids; limited use of NSAID's (≤ 325 mg/day)
  • Current Smoker (within the last 3 months)
  • Other medical or dental conditions that would affect the study
  • Inability to commit to all necessary study visits from baseline to 12 weeks
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03381339). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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