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NCT Number: NCT01501357

Effectiveness of Toothbrushing Techniques in Plaque Removal and Caries Lesion Control

The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of cross-toothbrushing technique compared with anteroposterior and biofilm removal and control of caries lesions in first permanent molars.

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Key information

Conditions

Caries Pathological Conditions, Anatomical Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Plaque, Amyloid

Age range

5 year–7 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Universidade de São Paulo

São Paulo, Brazil

About this study

220 children between 5-7 years with at least one permanent molar erupting will be selected, with a maximum score of ICDAS 3. These children will be randomly allocated into two groups according to the technique adopted. The teeth will be evaluated by ICDAS, laser fluorescence (DIAGNOdent), QLF and subtraction radiography at baseline and after 15 days, 3, 6, 9,12,18,24 months.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • erupting primary permanent molar

Exclusion criteria

  • caries ( ICDAS 4,5 and 6),
  • enamel defects,
  • sealant,
  • restoration

Treatment and study plan

modified toothbrush with multilevel filaments

Behavioral

After the allocation of patients in this group they were instructed to brush their first molars erupt with the brushing technique anteroposterior.

Other names: stages, oral b

cross toothbrushing

Behavioral

Children allocated to the group multi-bristled brush will be modified compared to the results of the group cross toothbrushing technique

Other names: buccal-lingual technique

Primary outcomes

  1. dental caries

    Time frame: 24 months

Secondary outcomes

  1. dental plaque

    Time frame: 24 months

    Dental plaque accumulation after short and long term analysis

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Sao Paulo

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effectiveness of Toothbrushing Techniques in Plaque Removal and Caries Lesion Control in Erupting Primary Permanent Molars - Randomized Clinical Trial Abbreviated Over 24 Months

Acronym: toothbrushing

Important dates

Study start
2011
Primary completion
2013
Study completion
2014
First posted
Dec 29, 2011
Registry last updated
Mar 21, 2018

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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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