N/A Completed N=30 Randomized Single-blind Prevention

The Effectiveness of Brushing and Flossing Sequence on Control of Plaque and Gingival Inflammation

gingival inflammation · Plaque · Gingival Bleeding · Plaque Control

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03989427 ↗

Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Jun 2020

Primary outcomePrimary: Change From Baseline in Mean BPI Index Scores at 2 Weeks — 0.396; -1.028 score on a scale — p=0.022

Summary

This study evaluates the effectiveness of brushing and flossing sequence in the control of dental plaque and gingival inflammation.

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Change From Baseline in Mean BPI Index Scores at 2 Weeks	0.396; -1.028	0.022 sig
SECONDARY Change From Baseline in Mean RMNPI Index Score at 2 Weeks	0.042; 0.101	0.971

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Dental students of Dental school of Melaka-Manipal Medical College

Exclusion Criteria

Participants who had systemic diseases
Gingivitis or periodontitis
Use of antibiotics in the past 3 months,
Pregnancy,
Smoking
Orthodontic appliances.

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