Status:
COMPLETED
Comparing the Inter-dental Brush to Dental Floss
Lead Sponsor:
University of British Columbia
Collaborating Sponsors:
Canadian Foundation for Dental Hygiene Research and Education
British Columbia Dental Hygienists' Association (BCDHA)
Conditions:
Gingivitis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
The study's purpose is to find an easy and effective alternative to dental floss for those persons who cannot or choose not to dental floss so that they can maintain and/or achieve optimal oral health...
Detailed Description
Purpose: To determine if the interdental brush is just as effective at removing plaque and reducing bleeding gums between the teeth as dental floss. Rationale: Many people find dental floss difficu...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adults
- Minimum of 4 interproximal areas that can accommodate a minimum 0.6 mm interdental brush width
- Minimum of 8 interproximal bleeding sites upon stimulation
- Dexterity to use manual waxed dental floss
- Able to attend all 4 study visits
Exclusion
- Require premedication with antibiotics prior to dental therapy
- Use chlorhexidine or over-the-counter mouthwash during the study
- Smoke
- Have orthodontia
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
November 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
32 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00743548
Start Date
August 1 2008
End Date
November 1 2010
Last Update
November 16 2010
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University of British Columbia Nobel Biocare Oral Health Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6T 1Z3