Evaluation of Toothbrush Bristles
ConditionGingivitis and Periodontal Diseases
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-70
SponsorState University of New York at Buffalo
About this trial
The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to investigate two different types of toothbrush bristles.
The main questions it aims to answer are the effects of two different bristle types on:
* how much plaque is on the teeth * how deep the space is between gums and teeth * how much gum and bone are attached to the teeth * whether the gums bleed when checked * if the gums get scratched or irritated
Researchers will compare toothbrushes with tapered bristles to those with regular round bristles.
Participants will be randomly assigned toothbrush A or B to use at home during the study.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Must have read, understood and signed an informed consent prior to being entered into the study.
Must be 18 to 70 years of age, male or female.
Have at least 20 natural or restored teeth, not including implants.
Must have average Plaque Index of greater than 2 at screening.
Disqualifiers
Physical limitations or restrictions that might preclude normal tooth brushing.
Evidence of gross oral pathology
Periodontal probing pocket depths (PPD) ≥ 5mm.
Evidence of major soft tissue lesions or trauma at the baseline visit as determined by the examiner.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Toothbrush with tapered bristles
- Toothbrush with end-rounded bristles
Treatment groups
70 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov