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NCT Number: NCT06554938

Efficacy of Dental Hygiene Aids in Reducing Gingival Bleeding and Plaque Among Orthodontic Patients.

Adult orthodontic patients aged 18-30 were included in a randomised, single-blind clinical research using a split-mouth design at a dental clinic. Both the Waterpik® and the Super-Floss® water flossers are manufactured by Oral-B.

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Key information

Conditions

Gingival Bleeding Dental Deposits Dental Plaque Gingival Diseases Gingival Hemorrhage Hemorrhage Mouth Diseases Oral Hemorrhage Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Periodontal Diseases Stomatognathic Diseases Tooth Diseases

Age range

18 year–35 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Ajman University

Ajman, United Arab Emirates

About this study

In order to reduce gingival inflammation and remove subgingival plaque, oral hygiene therapy is necessary. The available evidence indicates that mechanical plaque control, which patients administer themselves daily, is the most important factor in managing and reducing plaque accumulation.

Aim: This research aimed to determine whether Waterpik or Superfloss was more effective in lowering the gingival bleeding score and plaque.

Methods: Adult orthodontic patients aged 18-30 were included in a randomised, single-blind clinical research using a split-mouth design at a dental clinic. Both the Waterpik® and the Super-Floss® water flossers are manufactured by Oral-B.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Participants aged 18-35 years undergoing orthodontic treatment and
  • systemically healthy without habits

Exclusion criteria

  • Participants not undergoing orthodontic treatment and participants undergoing orthodontic treatment in the included age category but with systemic conditions prevalent
  • missing teeth and
  • treated previously for periodontal conditions

Treatment and study plan

water pik

Device

One side of the mouth was flossed with Super Floss® (Oral-B) and the other with Waterpik®.

Other names: oral irrigator

Super floss

Device

One side of the mouth was flossed with Super Floss® (Oral-B) and the other with Waterpik®.

Other names: Dental floss

Primary outcomes

  1. Gingival bleeding

    Time frame: 24 to 72 hours; 24 hours means at baseline and 72 hours is post intervention

    Gingival bleeding scores will be evaluted

  2. Dental plaque

    Time frame: 24 to 72 hours; 24 hours means at baseline and 72 hours is post intervention

    Dental plaque scores will be evaluated

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Ajman University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Efficacy of Dental Hygiene Aids in Reducing Gingival Bleeding and Plaque Among Orthodontic Patients. A Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Aug 15, 2024
Registry last updated
Aug 15, 2024

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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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