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NCT Number: NCT05594004

A Meta-analysis Comparing Toothbrushes on Plaque Removal and Gingival Health

The aim of this analysis was to compare gingivitis- and plaque-reduction efficacy from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) up to six months long evaluating oscillating-rotating, sonic, and manual toothbrushes

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Key information

Conditions

Gingivitis Dental Deposits Dental Plaque Gingival Diseases Infections Mouth Diseases Periodontal Diseases Stomatognathic Diseases Tooth Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Multiple Study Locations

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45040, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Subjects were excluded from this study for the following reasons;

  • pregnancy,
  • rampant caries,
  • severe periodontitis,
  • at discretionary of the Principal Investigator.

Treatment and study plan

Oscillating-rotating electric toothbrush

Device

Oscillating-rotating electric toothbrush used twice daily

Sonic electric toothbrush

Device

Sonic electric toothbrush used twice daily

Manual toothbrush

Device

Manual toothbrush used twice daily

Primary outcomes

  1. Number of Bleeding Sites

    Time frame: Up to 6 months (26 weeks)

    Change from baseline as measured on number of bleeding sites ( via gingival bleeding index, Loe Silness index, Gingival Bleeding Index (GBI), Papillary bleeding index or Mazza gingival index).

  2. Dental Plaque Scores

    Time frame: Up to 6 months (26 weeks)

    Change from baseline as measured by mean plaque score reduction from baseline (via Turesky's Modification of Quigley-Hein index, or Rustogi Modified Navy Plaque Index).

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Procter and Gamble

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

A Meta-analysis Comparing Electric and Manual Toothbrushes on Plaque Removal and Gingival Health

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Oct 26, 2022
Registry last updated
Oct 26, 2022

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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