Clinical trials: Tooth Plaque
Dental Plaque
Efficacy of Plaque Removal of a Novel Brushing Device
The purpose of this research study is to compare how a novel, automated mouthpiece-based toothbrushing device removes dental plaque compared to a manual toothbrush.
- Trial name
- NCT05038293
- Testing
- Automated mouthpiece-based toothbrush, Manual toothbrush
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Plaque, Dental
The Effect of Brushing With Salvadorapersica (Miswak) Sticks on Salivary Streptococcus Mutants and Plaque Level in Children: A Clinical Trial
Objectives: to evaluate the effect of brushing with Salvadora persica (Miswak) on streptococcus mutants compared to brushing with fluoridated tooth paste (FTP) in children.
- Trial name
- NCT04137393
- Testing
- brushing
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Heba sabbagh
Malocclusion
Evaluation of Clinical and Patient-Reported Outcomes of Laceback
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate oral hygiene status, archwire complications, laceback complications, and pain while using lacebacks in patients undergoing orthodontic fixed appliance treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT07039071
- Testing
- Laceback
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- International Islamic University Malaysia
Plaque Removal
Comparison of New and 3-Month-Old Toothbrush in the Removal of Plaque in Children
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.
- Trial name
- NCT00836784
- Testing
- old toothbrush, New tooth brush
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 93 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shahid Beheshti University
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Effectiveness of Picture Exchange Communication System on Gingival Health of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is a communication system for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The aim of this study was to assess the effect of a PECS-based tooth-brushing program on gingival…
- Trial name
- NCT03791385
- Testing
- Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
- Where
- Jordan
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jordan University of Science and Technology
Gingivitis, Dental Plaque
Comparison Of Clinical Effects Of Listerine And Chlorhexidine Mouth Wash In Patients Undergoing Fixed Orthodontic Treatment
This randomized clinical trial aims to compare the effectiveness of Listerine and Chlorhexidine mouthwashes in improving periodontal health in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT07119840
- Testing
- Listerine Mouthwash Product, Chlorhexidine mouthwash
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Khyber Medical University Peshawar
Dental Plaque, Gingivitis
Effectiveness of Toothbrushing Habits of Preschool Children, With or Without a Toothbrushing Assisting Application
The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of the use of a toothbrushing assisting mobile application in dental plaque removal and adherence to the toothbrushing routine, in preschool children (3-5 yrs old) when…
- Trial name
- NCT05788692
- Testing
- electric tootbrush, manual toothbrush, toothbrushing assisting application
- Where
- 6 sites in Greece
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Gingivitis, DMFT Index
Motivational Interviewing to Improve Oral Hygiene in Adolescent Orthodontic Patients
This study is being conducted to explore how motivational interviewing (MI), A patient-centered counseling method, can help improve oral health awareness and practices in adolescents undergoing orthodontic treatment.
- Conditions
- Gingivitis, DMFT Index, Dental Plaque Index, Oral Hygiene Education Methods
- Trial name
- MI-Ortho (NCT07164989)
- Testing
- Motivational Interviewing-Based Counseling, Standard Oral Health Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Dental Plaque, Saliva Altered
Effects of Two Sugar Substituted Chewing Gums on Caries and Gingivitis Variables
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of three times a day mastication, during a follow-up period of 4 weeks, of two sugar-substituted chewing gums on various factors associated with dental caries and gingivitis.
- Conditions
- Dental Plaque, Saliva Altered, Gingivitis
- Trial name
- NCT01578603
- Testing
- xylitol, casein phosphopeptide amorphous calcium phosphate complex
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Antioquia
Gingivitis, Dental Plaque Accumulation
Essential Oils Mouth Rinse and Dental Floss: Efficacy on Interproximal Gingivitis and Dental Plaque Accumulation
It is difficult to obtain patient's compliance with regular interproximal dental hygiene. Dental floss is recognized as an effective procedure to remove dental plaque and prevent gingivitis in the space between teeth, but it is…
- Trial name
- NCT01236963
- Testing
- Essential oils mouthrinse, Dental Floss
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Lisbon
Dental Caries, Dental Plaque
Comparison of the Clinical Success of Pediatric Zirconia Crowns Applied with Different Luting Cements
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate and compare the clinical outcomes of prefabricated zirconia crowns (PZCs) for primary molars cemented with different luting cements.
- Conditions
- Dental Caries, Dental Plaque, Dental Caries in Children
- Trial name
- NCT06558747
- Testing
- Tooth Preperation, Cementation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Akdeniz University
Adolescent Behavior, Dental Plaque
Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Cognitive Behavioral Intervention (CBI)
This is a Phase III, randomized, one-center, three arm parallel group, open label and single blind clinical study to evaluate the effectiveness of a cognitive behavioral intervention (CBI) adjunctive to a smart powered toothbrush…
- Conditions
- Adolescent Behavior, Dental Plaque, Gingivitis, Cognitive Change
- Trial name
- NCT05782348
- Testing
- Cognitive behavioral intervention, Colgate smart toothbrush
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Howard University
Toothbrushing
Efficacy of Using 3D Motion Tracking Toothbrush in Dental Plaque Control
The objective of this study was to compare the efficacy of computer-assisted TBI (toothbrushing instruction) using a smart toothbrush and smart mirror (STM system) in plaque control to that of conventional TBI.
- Trial name
- NCT04627324
- Testing
- The smart toothbrush and smart mirror (STM) system (XiuSolution, Gyeonggi-do, Korea), Conventional toothbrush
- Volunteers
- 209 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yonsei University
Plaque, Dental, Dental Plaque Induced Gingivitis
The Effect of Photodynamic Therapy on Plaque in Orthodontic Patients
This randomized controlled trial will be conducted on 40 orthodontic patients at the Department of Orthodontics, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Croatia. Respondents will be randomly allocated into 4 groups (n=10).
- Conditions
- Plaque, Dental, Dental Plaque Induced Gingivitis, White Spot Lesion
- Trial name
- NCT06331442
- Testing
- Photodynamic therapy, Tricalcium phosphate (TCP) varnish with 5% NaF, Chlorhexidine varnish
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zagreb
Maxillary Constriction
Comparison of Laboratory-Fabricated and 3D-Printed Rapid Maxillary Expansion Appliances
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether two types of rapid maxillary expansion (RME) appliances produce different outcomes in children. RME is a treatment utilized to expand a narrow upper jaw.
- Trial name
- NCT07599202
- Testing
- Laboratory-fabricated rapid maxillary expansion appliance, 3D-printed rapid maxillary expansion appliance
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Baskent University
Dental Plaque
A Protocol for the Use of Chlorhexidine Gluconate Saturation for the Reduction of Dental Biofilm Formation on Polymethylmethacrylate Restoration
Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHX), as an anti plaque agent, is commonly used with a variety of products. In this study we, the investigators at Hadassah Medical Organization, intend to examine the efficacy of a single dip in CHX of…
- Trial name
- NCT00259181
- Testing
- saturation of polymethylmethacrylate with chlorhexidine gluconate to reduce in vivo plaque formation
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hadassah Medical Organization
Healthy, Adolescent
GumChucks vs Interdental Brushes in Plaque Removal.
This study compared two ways of cleaning between the teeth, Gumchucks (a new handled dental flossing system) and interdental brushes, in Lebanese adolescents aged 10-15 years.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Adolescent, Dental Plaque, Gingivitis
- Trial name
- NCT07140068
- Testing
- Handled dental flossing system (GumChucks®), Interdental Brush
- Where
- Lebanon
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beirut Arab University
Gingivitis
Mouthwash of Pomegranate Against Biofilm and Gingival Inflammation in School Children
The mechanical control of supragingival biofilm is accepted as one of the most important measures to prevent dental caries and periodontal diseases. Nevertheless, maintaining dental surfaces biofilm-free is not an easy task.
- Trial name
- NCT02949583
- Testing
- Punica granatum Linn., chlorhexidine
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Estadual da Paraiba
Dental Plaque, Oral Hygiene
Comparison of Model-Based and Video-Based Toothbrushing Instruction in Children
Good toothbrushing is important for keeping children's teeth healthy. Dentists commonly teach children how to brush their teeth using dental models or instructional videos.
- Trial name
- NCT07909213
- Testing
- Video-Based Toothbrushing Instruction, Model-Based Toothbrushing Instruction
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karabuk University
Specific Learning Disabilities, Dental Plaque
Plaque Removal Efficiency in Children With Specific Learning Disabilities
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of toothbrushing education on plaque removal in children aged 7-12 years with specific learning disabilities (SLD) and to compare their plaque removal performance with healthy…
- Conditions
- Specific Learning Disabilities, Dental Plaque, Oral Hygiene
- Trial name
- PRE-SLD (NCT07611942)
- Testing
- Standardized Toothbrushing Education
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University