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Comparison of Modified Circular and Natural Tooth Brushing Methods in Effectiveness of Dental Plaque Removal

A study testing Natural Tooth Brushing Method and Modified Circular Tooth Brushing Method in people with Healthy, run by Prince of Songkla University at 1 site in Indonesia.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

1. Plaque level in subjects using the Modified Circular method is different from that in subjects using natural tooth brushing method. 2. Gingivitis level in subjects using the Modified Circular method is different from that in subjects using natural tooth brushing method. 3. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 10 to 12 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Healthy
What is being tested?
Natural Tooth Brushing Method and Modified Circular Tooth Brushing Method
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
124 participants
Where
1 siteIndonesia
Study dates
2 Aug 2017to 6 Sep 2017
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 10 to 12 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child

Who may be able to join

  • Students with age 10 to 12 years old and willing as well as permitted by the parents/guardian to join thorough the study.

Who cannot join

  • Being diagnosed having developmental disorder, using orthodontic appliances, and using antiseptic mouthwash for daily use.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Indonesia1 site
  • Caturtunggal IV State Elementary School and Babarsari State Elementary School

    Sleman, Special Region of Yogyakarta, 55281

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About this study

Official title: Comparison of Modified Circular and Natural Tooth Brushing Methods in Effectiveness of Dental Plaque Removal in Children Aged 10-12 Years Old

  1. Plaque level in subjects using the Modified Circular method is different from that in subjects using natural tooth brushing method.
  2. Gingivitis level in subjects using the Modified Circular method is different from that in subjects using natural tooth brushing method.
  3. Level of plaque after using the Modified Circular method is different from that before using the method.
  4. Level of gingivitis after using the Modified Circular method is different from that before using the method.
Read the detailed description

Dental caries and gingivitis prevalences in schoolchildren in Indonesia is high. Dental diseases can potentially caused missed school, concentration disturbance, impaired speech, poor self-esteem, and systemic illness. Caries and gingivitis can be prevented by maintaining oral hygiene. Toothbrushing is one of oral hygiene method to remove and prevent dental plaque that can cause dental caries and gingivitis. The aim of the study was to compare the level of plaque and gingivitis of children aged 10-12 years old that use the Modified Circular and natural tooth brushing methods.

One hundred and twenty four students from two state elementary school in Yogyakarta, Indonesia participated in this study. The age of the participants were between 10 and 12 years old including males and females students. All of the participants were fifth graders from two elementary schools. To be eligible to participate in this study, each participants met the criteria including: students with age 10 to 12 years old and willing as well as permitted by the parents/guardian to join thorough the study. The exclusion criteria were being diagnosed having developmental disorder, using orthodontic appliances, and using antiseptic mouthwash for daily use.

The study began with the baseline data collection. Then it continued with the training for the participants about improving the oral hygiene. Children will be instructed to brush their teeth two times a day in the morning and before bedtime with the duration of 2 minutes. The project provided one toothpaste and one toothbrush for each children. In this stage, the intervention group was demonstrated and instructed to brush their teeth using Modified Circular method, while the control group was not given any instruction to brush their teeth using a specific tooth brushing method and asked to brush their teeth using the way they brushing every day. The period of intervention was started after training and lasted for one month. In intervention period, intervention group was observed once a week to ensure that they brushed their teeth correctly using Modified Circular method. Finally the evaluation was implemented after 1 month of intervention. The duration of the trial was one month, started in 2 August 2017 and finished on 6 September 2017, and the study was finished in time.

This study did not use any invasive treatment due to oral examination. No drugs or chemical materials were used except nontoxic disclosing agent that was used only 2-3 drops for staining the dental plaque. The colors of disclosing agent will gradually disapear and easily removed by brushing.

The benefit of this study was to help teachers, parents, and students to know the level of oral cleanliness and the effective method of toothbrushing in order to maintain oral hygiene and prevent dental caries and gingivitis.

The participants recruitment started after the research permission from government were accepted on 29 July 2017 until 31 July 2017. The schools selected then received the research permit from government and the research was started by giving the informed consent to the children and parents. The funding of this study is from Graduate School Prince of Songkla University Research Funding and Faculty of Dentistry Prince of Songkla University Research Funding.

The principle investigator of this study (as the main contact) is Istiyanti Hapsari (e-mail istiyantihapsari@gmail.com).

Conditions
Healthy
Being tested
Natural Tooth Brushing Method, Modified Circular Tooth Brushing Method

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Natural Tooth Brushing MethodOther

    Natural tooth brushing method is the method that is naturally used by the people with horizontal, rotary, or simple up and down motions and any position of the brush without any instruction of particular tooth brushing method.

  • Modified Circular Tooth Brushing MethodOther

    Modified Circular tooth brushing method is a combination of small circular motion of brushing with the position of the brush slightly reach underneath the gingival that are applied for each jaw in all facial surfaces and posterior lingual of tooth arches.

Study groups in NCT03547531
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Natural Tooth Brushing MethodActive comparatorNatural tooth brushing method is the method that is naturally used by the people with horizontal, rotary, or simple up and down motions and any position of the brush without any instruction of particular tooth brushing method.
Receives: Other: Natural Tooth Brushing Method
Modified Circular Tooth Brushing MethodExperimentalModified Circular tooth brushing method is a combination of small circular motion of brushing with the position of the brush slightly reach underneath the gingival that are applied for each jaw in all facial surfaces and posterior lingual of tooth arches.
Receives: Other: Modified Circular Tooth Brushing Method

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Baseline Plaque Level

    Plaque level is examined using "Turesky Modification of Quigley-Hein Index". The scale is ranged from 0 to 5. 0 means no dental plaque existed on the tooth surface. 5 means all of the tooth surface is covered by dental plaque from the area that is closest to gingival to the occlusal area. The higher number of scores means worse. This index examines the buccal and lingual/palatal surfaces of the teeth (each teeth examined in 2 surfaces).

    Measured: Baseline

  2. Baseline Gingival Condition

    The examination of gingival condition was using the Gingival Index by Silness and Loe. A score between 0 and 3 was given based on the criteria:

    0= Normal gingiva.

    1. Mild inflammation - slight change in color, slight edema. No bleeding on probing.
    2. Moderate inflammation - redness, edema and glazing. Bleeding on probing.
    3. Severe inflammation - marked redness and edema. Ulceration. Tendency to spontaneous bleeding.

    This scale examine each teeth in 4 surfaces (mesial, distal, buccal, lingual/palatal).

    Measured: Baseline

  3. Plaque Level at 1 Month

    Plaque level is examined using "Turesky Modification of Quigley-Hein Index". The scale is ranged from 0 to 5. 0 means no dental plaque existed on the tooth surface. 5 means all of the tooth surface is covered by dental plaque from the area that is closest to gingival to the occlusal area. The higher number of scores means worse. This index examines the buccal and lingual/palatal surfaces of the teeth (each teeth examined in 2 surfaces).

    Measured: one month after baseline data collection

  4. Gingival Condition at 1 Month

    The examination of gingival condition was using the Gingival Index by Silness and Loe. A score between 0 and 3 was given based on the criteria:

    0= Normal gingiva.

    1. Mild inflammation - slight change in color, slight edema. No bleeding on probing.
    2. Moderate inflammation - redness, edema and glazing. Bleeding on probing.
    3. Severe inflammation - marked redness and edema. Ulceration. Tendency to spontaneous bleeding.

    This scale examine each teeth in 4 surfaces (mesial, distal, buccal, lingual/palatal).

    Measured: one month after baseline data collection

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted6 Jun 2018
  2. Study start2 Aug 2017
  3. Primary completion6 Sep 2017
  4. Study completion6 Sep 2017

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
the data were gathered from two groups of participants (control and intervention groups)
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
124 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03547531
Sponsor's protocol ID
5910820024
Status last verified
Jun 2019
First submitted
11 May 2018
Last updated
5 Aug 2019
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No: Data must be kept confidential to protect the privacy of participants. The shared data will be in the results in publication.

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Natural Tooth Brushing Method and Modified Circular Tooth Brushing Method in people with Healthy, run by Prince of Songkla University at 1 site in Indonesia.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Aug 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Indonesia. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 5 Aug 2019). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Baseline Plaque Level (time frame: Baseline). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 5 Aug 2019.

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