Status:
COMPLETED
Clinical Efficacy and Patient Acceptance of Interdental Brushes and Rubber Bristles in Patients With Gingivitis
Lead Sponsor:
Bulent Ecevit University
Conditions:
Oral Hygiene
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-35 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The primary aim of this clinical study is to compare the effects of IDBs and RBICs on the removal of microbial dental plaque and gingival bleeding in patients with gingivitis. Secondarily, the study a...
Detailed Description
This study involved 40 systemically healthy, right-handed, non-smoking patients aged 18-35 with gingivitis and no prior experience with interdental cleaning tools. Inclusion criteria required a probin...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- probing sulcus depth ≤ 3 mm and full-mouth bleeding on probing (BOP) score ≥ 20%
- presence of at least 20 natural teeth (excluding third molars), with a minimum of five teeth per quadrant
- at least four evaluable interproximal sites without crowns or restorations in each quadrant of the maxilla and mandible
- compatibility of both interdental cleaning devices with a minimum of four interproximal spaces per quadrant
- no prior experience with interdental cleaning tools
- willing to participate
- capable of understanding and complying with the study procedures and instructions.
Exclusion
- smoking
- presence of severe gingivitis or clinical attachment loss
- systemic diseases
- use of antibiotics within the past three months
- use of anticoagulant medications or mouthwashes
- pregnancy or lactation.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 6 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 26 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07150910
Start Date
September 6 2021
End Date
August 26 2022
Last Update
September 8 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University
Zonguldak, Turkey (Türkiye)