Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Electric Toothbrushes on Periodontal Health and Oral Microbial Flora in Children With Space Maintainers
Lead Sponsor:
Pamukkale University
Conditions:
Periodontal Parameters
Oral Microbial Colonization
Eligibility:
All Genders
6-12 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Objectives: To evaluate and compare the effects of electric and manual toothbrushes on periodontal health parameters and salivary microbial flora in children with fixed and removable space maintainers...
Detailed Description
A total of 68 patients (thirty girls and thirty-eight boys), aged between 6 and 12 years (mean age 8.8), who received either fixed or removable space maintainers due to premature loss of primary molar...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Children aged 6-12 years who required a space maintainer due to premature loss of primary molar teeth were included if they were medically healthy; had no periodontal disease, temporomandibular disorders, bruxism, abnormal oral habits, or physical/mental disabilities affecting hand movement; were not on regular medication; had not used antibiotics within the past three months or plaque-preventive agents within the last six months; and were able to comply with scheduled follow-up visits.
Exclusion
- Patients who failed to attend follow-up appointments or developed an infection/disease requiring antibiotic therapy during the study were excluded.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 18 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 26 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
84 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07196969
Start Date
July 18 2022
End Date
April 26 2023
Last Update
September 29 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Pamukkale University Faculty of Dentistry
Denizli, Turkey (Türkiye)