Effectiveness of Dual Light Electric Toothbrush vs. Manual Toothbrush in Orthodontic Patients Undergoing Oral Surgery

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Conditions studied: Toothbrushing, Gingivitis, Cleft Lip and Palate

In brief

The study is a randomized clinical trial to compare the effectiveness of a dual light ultrasonic toothbrush on periodontal health in orthodontic patients undergoing surgery. Patients with cleft lip and palate undergo bone graft and orthognathic surgery. The study will compare the periodontal outcomes in patients who use these toothbrushes during the post-surgical period.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06122805

Run by

Children's Hospital Los Angeles

People needed

198

Starts

2024-03-11

Expected to finish

2027-11-30

Last updated by the study team

2024-05-13

Who can join

Age: 6 and older, up to 20. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Patient of record of the Craniofacial and Special Care Orthodontic Clinic at Children's Hospital Los Angeles
• Between the ages of 6 and 20 years
• Physical status of ASA I or II
• Diagnosis of craniofacial and/or isolated, complete or incomplete, bilateral or unilateral cleft lip and palate

You may not qualify if…

• physical inability to brush teeth
• cognitive inability to comprehend and follow directions.

Where it is running

• Chilldren's Hospital Los Angeles — Los Angeles, California, United States (enrolling)

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