Aim: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of 2 manual toothbrushes with different brush head and filament designs in relation to gingival abrasion and plaque removing efficacy
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Condition
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Synonym
Health condition
gingivitis
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Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
Endpoint: by standardized measurements and score procedures determine the
effect of the oral hygiene procedure on levels of plaque and gingival abrasion
over the evaluation period.
Secondary outcome
nvt
Background summary
Title: Evaluation of 2 manual toothbrushes with different brush head and
filament designs in relation to gingival abrasion and plaque removing efficacy.
Background: Toothbrushing with dentifrice is the most commonly practiced oral
hygiene procedure in developed countries. However, it has been known for a long
time that toothbrushing may have some unwanted effects on the gingiva and hard
tooth tissues (Kitchin 1941). Clinical experience does support the idea, that
with improper use, toothbrushing can cause superficial damage to the gingival
tissues.
Study objective
Aim: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of 2 manual
toothbrushes with different brush head and filament designs in relation to
gingival abrasion and plaque removing efficacy
Study design
Material and methods: This study is designed to evaluate both the safety to
oral tissues and the plaque removing efficacy for 2 manual toothbrushes. After
abstaining for two days from oral hygiene, gingival abrasion and plaque will be
assessed. To evaluate the efficacy of new brushes, in particular with respect
to the safety to soft oral tissues, an investigation will be carried out using
a randomized single used cross-over model whereby all brushes will be used by
each subject, one brush per quadrant. All regimes are combined with use of a
standard toothpaste
Intervention
Intervention: Removing plaque with the 2 different manual toothbrushes
Study burden and risks
Risk for subjects: none.
Louwesweg 1
1066 EA Amsterdam
Nederland
Louwesweg 1
1066 EA Amsterdam
Nederland
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Age
Inclusion criteria
40 healthy subjects (non-dental students)
At least 5 evaluable teeth in each quadrant
Exclusion criteria
No partial dentures, orthodontic banding or wires
No oral lesions or periodontal pockets * 5 mm
Design
Recruitment
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| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL12063.018.06 |