N/A
N=124
Comparison of Modified Circular and Natural Tooth Brushing Methods in Effectiveness of Dental Plaque Removal
Healthy
Bottom Line
View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03547531 ↗Enrolled (actual)
124
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Aug 2019
Primary outcome: Primary: Baseline Plaque Level — 2.25; 2.28 plaque index — p=>0.05
Study Design & Population
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- N/A
- Interventions
- Natural Tooth Brushing Method (Other); Modified Circular Tooth Brushing Method (Other)
- Age
- Pediatric · 10+ yrs
- Sex
- All
- Sponsor
- Prince of Songkla University
- Primary completion
- Sep 2017
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Baseline Plaque Level |
2.25; 2.28 | >0.05 |
| PRIMARY Baseline Gingival Condition |
0.51; 0.49 | >0.05 |
| PRIMARY Plaque Level at 1 Month |
2.28; 1.68 | <0.05 sig |
| PRIMARY Gingival Condition at 1 Month |
0.49; 0.28 | <0.05 sig |
Summary
1. Plaque level in subjects using the Modified Circular method is different from that in subjects using natural tooth brushing method.
2. Gingivitis level in subjects using the Modified Circular method is different from that in subjects using natural tooth brushing method.
3. Level of plaque after using the Modified Circular method is different from that before using the method.
4. Level of gingivitis after using the Modified Circular method is different from that before using the method.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Students with age 10 to 12 years old and willing as well as permitted by the parents/guardian to join thorough the study.
Exclusion Criteria
- Being diagnosed having developmental disorder, using orthodontic appliances, and using antiseptic mouthwash for daily use.
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03547531). 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.