N/A
Completed N=90
A Comparative Study of Electric Toothbrushes for the Efficacy Plaque Removal and the Effect on Plaque Accumulation and Gingivitis.
Dental Plaque Induced Gingivitis · dental plaque
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03416985 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
90
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Dec 2019
Primary outcomePrimary: Plaque Index — 1.07; 1.19; 1.31; 1.11 units on a scale — p=0.1561
Summary
It is well accepted that the greatest contributor to the health of the periodontium and dentition is regular and thorough dental plaque removal, typically by means of adequate toothbrushing. Although patients are typically informed about the risks of substandard oral hygiene and the contributing factors in oral/dental disease by dental professionals, research has shown that an undesirably high proportion of adults find thorough toothbrushing with a standard manual toothbrush to achieve a plaque-free state challenging, as evidenced by high worldwide levels of gingivitis and/or periodontitis.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Plaque Index |
1.07; 1.19; 1.31; 1.11; 1.27; 1.20 | 0.1561 |
| PRIMARY Gingival Index |
0.42; 0.35; 0.36; 0.22; 0.16; 0.14 | 0.2161 |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Good overall health
- At least 20 teeth present, not including 3rd Molars
- Non-smoker
Exclusion Criteria
- Poor manual dexterity or mentally handicap;
- Presence of removable intra-oral prosthesis
- Current orthodontic therapy
- Severe Periodontal condition or caries teeth in need of immediate attention
- Pregnant women
- Subjects that use medications that may effect oral health
- No Systemic diseases/conditions such as diabetes mellitus, heart disease.
- Use of plaque inhibiting toothpaste, mouthwash, interdental flossing in the period of the study
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03416985). 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. Informational only — not medical advice.