A Comparative Study of Electric Toothbrushes for the Efficacy Plaque Removal and the Effect on Plaque Accumulation and Gingivitis.

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Conditions studied: Dental Plaque Induced Gingivitis, Dental Plaque

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03416985

Run by

University of California, Los Angeles

People needed

90

Starts

2018-01-02

Expected to finish

2018-12-30

Last updated by the study team

2019-12-24

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Good overall health
• At least 20 teeth present, not including 3rd Molars
• Non-smoker

You may not qualify if…

• 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

Where it is running

• UCLA School of Dentistry — Los Angeles, California, United States

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