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NCT Number: NCT04017507

The Effects of Oscillating-Rotating Electric Toothbrushes on Plaque and Gingival Health

The aim of this analysis was to compare the effects of oscillating-rotating (O-R), side-to-side (sonic), and manual toothbrushes on plaque and gingival health after multiple uses.

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Key information

Conditions

Gingivitis Gingival Diseases Infections Mouth Diseases Pathological Conditions, Anatomical Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Periodontal Diseases Plaque Plaque, Amyloid Stomatognathic Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Multiple P&G Investigation Clinical Sites

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45040, United States

Who can participate

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

Side-to-side electric toothbrush

Device

Side-to-side electric toothbrush used twice daily

Manual toothbrush

Device

Manual toothbrush used twice daily

Primary outcomes

  1. Number of Bleeding Sites

    Time frame: Up to 12 weeks

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

  2. Dental Plaque Scores

    Time frame: Up to 12 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

The Effects of Oscillating-Rotating Electric Toothbrushes on Plaque and Gingival Health: A Meta-Analysis

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2018
Study completion
2018
First posted
Jul 12, 2019
Registry last updated
Aug 15, 2019

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