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NCT Number: NCT06594757

Plaque Removal by Triple-Headed Manual Toothbrush

This randomized controlled trial aimed to determine the effectiveness of a plaque removal by triple-headed manual toothbrush by comparing changes in Rustogi Modifiye Navy Plaque Index.

Participants will be divided into two groups and will be made to brush with different designed toothbrushes.

The researchers will compare the plaque removal efficiency of the brushes by comparing the changes in the plaque index of the intervention and control groups before and after brushing.

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Key information

Conditions

Plaque, Dental Dental Deposits Dental Plaque Stomatognathic Diseases Tooth Diseases

Age range

18 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Atatürk University

Erzurum, 25240_, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • age ranging from 18-60 years;
  • a minimum of 12 teeth;
  • participants were wanted to be right-handers when toothbrushing to standardization.

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients with systemic illnesses or conditions,
  • smokers and individuals taking any medication that may affect periodontal health were not included in the study.
  • Individuals who had previously been treated for periodontal disease in the past 6 months were also excluded.

Treatment and study plan

Toothbrushing with triple-headed manual toothbrush

Procedure

Toothbrushing with triple-headed manual toothbrush

Toothbrushing with standard manual toothbrush

Procedure

Toothbrushing with tstandard manual toothbrush

Primary outcomes

  1. Rustogi Modifiye Navy Plaque Index

    Time frame: 1 minute before brushing

    The amount of plaque present on the teeth was assessed using a plaque staining agent and graded according to the plaque index system. Higher scores mean a worse outcome.

  2. Rustogi Modifiye Navy Plaque Index

    Time frame: 1 minute after brushing

    The amount of plaque present on the teeth was assessed using a plaque staining agent and graded according to the plaque index system. Higher scores mean a worse outcome.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Ataturk University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Evaluation of Plaque Removal by Triple-Headed Manual Toothbrush: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Sep 19, 2024
Registry last updated
Jan 28, 2025

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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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