Status:

COMPLETED

Comparison of New and 3-Month-Old Toothbrush in the Removal of Plaque in Children

Lead Sponsor:

Shahid Beheshti University

Conditions:

Plaque Removal

Eligibility:

All Genders

7-9 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study aimed to validate or invalidate non-inferiority in the plaque removal efficacy of old versus new toothbrushes in the hands of 7-9 year old children. This study was conducted in 93 Iranian s...

Detailed Description

At baselines, each student is given a new toothbrush which they will use for 3 months. The amount of wearing the 3-month-old brushes will determine by measurement of brushing surface areas using NIH i...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • subjects should be have central and lateral incisors, first permanent molar in each quadrant of maxilla and mandible
  • they should be without restoration on facial, lingual surfaces
  • subjects should be healthy without any disabilities

Exclusion

  • subjects who wearing oral prosthesis,orthodontic brackets or removable appliances
  • subjects using mouthwashes which improve the oral hygiene

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 1 2009

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

April 1 2009

Estimated Enrollment :

93 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00836784

Start Date

February 1 2009

End Date

April 1 2009

Last Update

May 5 2009

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Shahid Beheshti University

Tehran, Iran