Clinical trials: Plaque Removal
Dental Plaque
Dental Plaque Removal Ability of Prototype Power Toothbrush Versus a Manual Toothbrush in Healthy Participants
The aim of this study is to evaluate the ability of a prototype power toothbrush (PTB) versus a manual toothbrush in healthy, right-handed manual toothbrush (MTB) participants with no signs of periodontal disease or excessive…
- Trial name
- NCT03809910
- Testing
- Reference MTB, Reference PTB, Prototype PTB (Gum line mode)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Gingivitis, Dental Plaque
A Meta-analysis Comparing Toothbrushes on Plaque Removal and Gingival Health
The aim of this analysis was to compare gingivitis- and plaque-reduction efficacy from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) up to six months long evaluating oscillating-rotating, sonic, and manual toothbrushes
- Trial name
- NCT05594004
- Testing
- Oscillating-rotating electric toothbrush, Sonic electric toothbrush, Manual toothbrush
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,929 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Procter and Gamble
Cerebral Palsy, Mixed
Comparison of Plaque Removal Efficacy of Powered and Manual Toothbrush Among Children With Cerebral Palsy
CHildren of Cerebral Palsy(CP) are at high risk of developing dental diseases most commonly periodontitis and caries. Neuromuscular and psychological impact makes it difficult for the CP child to clean dental plaque from the…
- Trial name
- NCT05768568
- Testing
- Manual Toothbrush and Powered Toothbrush
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dow University of Health Sciences
Gingivitis
A Comparison of the Outcomes of Two Existing Routine Clinical Therapies for Dental Prophylaxis
Background: In most practices, conventional in-office prophylaxis starts immediately with scaling and polishing. Therefore, this project was designed to challenge tradition by comparing plaque removal efficacy of rubber cup and…
- Trial name
- NCT03471325
- Testing
- Plaque disclosed with air flow, Plaque disclosed with rubber cup, Non plaque disclosed air flow
- Volunteers
- 89 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University Health System, Singapore
Cerebral Palsy
"Comparing the Plaque Removal Ability of Two Different Toothbrushes Among School Going CP Children
It was an intervention utilizing two toothbrushes on school going cerebral palsy children age (6 -18 yrs). The triple head tooth brush and single head brush was provided to parents along with dental health education to their…
- Trial name
- NCT05536648
- Testing
- Comparing the plaque removal ability of triple head tooth brush versus single head tooth brush among school based cerebral palsy children: A Randomized Control Trial
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dow University of Health Sciences
Plaque, Dental
Plaque Removal Efficacy of Four Dentifrices Following a Single Brushing
The purpose of this study is to evaluate and compare plaque removal efficacy of four dentifrices following a single timed tooth brushing.
- Trial name
- NCT04794439
- Testing
- Dentifrices
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Church & Dwight Company, Inc.
Dental Plaque
Effect of Powered Toothbrushing and Dental Flossing Sequence on Dental Plaque Removal
This randomized crossover clinical trial evaluated whether the sequence of powered toothbrushing and dental flossing affects dental plaque removal.
- Trial name
- NCT07737626
- Testing
- Powered Toothbrushing, Dental Flossing
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lokman Hekim University
Plaque, Dental
Dental Plaque Removal Evaluation and Comparison of Kid's Battery-Operated Toothbrush and Manual Toothbrush
To evaluate and compare the plaque removal efficacy of a children's battery-powered toothbrush and a children's manual toothbrush following a single brushing.
- Trial name
- NCT04794452
- Testing
- Battery operated toothbrush, Manual toothbrush
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Church & Dwight Company, Inc.
Gingivitis, Plaque
Effectiveness of the GumChucks® Flossing System Compared to String Floss for Interdental Plaque Removal in Children
This study evaluates the interdental plaque removal efficacy, flossing speed, and reduction in gingival inflammation of a new flossing system (GumChucks®) compared to string floss, and to assess preference between the two…
- Trial name
- NCT04057430
- Testing
- GumChucks, String floss
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
the Optimum Brushing Force for Dental Plaque Removal and the Effect of Brushing Force on Enamel Characteristic
Evaluation of the Optimum Brushing Force on Dental Plaque Removal and the Abrasive Effect of Brushing Force on Enamel Surface.
Objective 1. To determine the optimum brushing force for dental plaque removal. 2. To investigate the effect of brushing force on enamel characteristic.
- Trial name
- NCT04675736
- Testing
- brushing force
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
Biofilm Removal, Gingival Abrasion
Capacity of Biofilm Removal and Gingival Abrasion After Utilization Medium and Soft Toothbrushes
This study compared the removal of dental biofilm between soft and medium toothbrushes. The patients refrained from performing mechanical or chemical plaque control for 96 hours to allow dental biofilm accumulation on the tooth…
- Trial name
- NCT01125007
- Testing
- Two kind toothbrushes
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Franciscan University Center
Periodontal Indexes
The Effectiveness of Conventional and Pulsating Toothbrushes on Mentally Disabled Children
Children, especially the mentally disabled, are generally incapable of obtaining an adequate oral hygiene level by manual brushing because of their lack of knowledge about oral hygiene and their limited motor skills.
- Trial name
- NCT06140459
- Testing
- Conventional Toothbrushes, Pulsating Toothbrushes
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Antalya Bilim University
White Spot Lesion of Tooth, Gingival Inflammation
EFFECTIVENESS of WATER FLOSS in PLAQUE REMOVAL and PREVENTION of WHITE SPOT LESIONS in ORTHODONTIC PATIENTS: a RANDOMISED CONTROLLED CLINICAL TRIAL
This clinical trial aims to learn if water floss is as efficient as other interdental cleaning tools and can prevent plaque accumulation and white spot lesions (WSLs) in orthodontic patients.
- Conditions
- White Spot Lesion of Tooth, Gingival Inflammation, Gingival Bleeding, Dental Plaque
- Trial name
- WATER FLOSS (NCT06752291)
- Testing
- water flosser
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Malaya
Plaque Control
Comparison of Soft Toothbrush and Brushless Cleaner in Their Ability to Remove Plaque From Teeth
The aim of this study is to observe whether a brushless cleaning device can be equally as effective in removing plaque from the teeth as a soft toothbrush.
- Trial name
- NCT01994278
- Testing
- Peri Clean
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Peri-Swab, LLC
Healthy
Comparison of Modified Circular and Natural Tooth Brushing Methods in Effectiveness of Dental Plaque Removal
1. Plaque level in subjects using the Modified Circular method is different from that in subjects using natural tooth brushing method. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT03547531
- Testing
- Natural Tooth Brushing Method, Modified Circular Tooth Brushing Method
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 124 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Prince of Songkla University
Gingivitis and Periodontal Diseases, Gingivitis; Chronic
Guided Biofilm Therapy Compared to Traditional Cleaning for Treating Gingival Inflammation in Orthodontic Patients
Why is this study being done? This study is for people with braces who have gum inflammation (gingivitis), which is when gums are swollen and bleed easily.
- Conditions
- Gingivitis and Periodontal Diseases, Gingivitis; Chronic, Gingivitis, Gingival Bleeding
- Trial name
- NCT07355517
- Testing
- Guided Biofilm Therapy, Traditional Ultrasonic Scaling + Polishing
- Where
- Jordan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King Abdullah University Hospital
Dental Plaque
Comparative Clinical Assessment of Charcoal and Conventional Toothbrushes
Oral hygiene practices are fundamental to maintaining oral health, preventing dental plaque accumulation, halitosis, stains, gingival and periodontal diseases, and improving overall quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT07563413
- Testing
- charcoal toothbrush
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Plaque, Dental
The Effectiveness of the Water Jet Device in Removing Dental Plaque Around Orthodontic Braces in Adolescents
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the water jet in removing dental plaque around the orthodontic braces in adolescents.
- Trial name
- NCT06098976
- Testing
- Water Jet, Manual toothbrush
- Where
- Syria
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Damascus University
Plaque
Efficacy of the Disclosing Plaque Agent as a Guide to Remove the Oral Biofilm in Orthodontic Patients.
It is more difficult to perform excellent professional oral hygiene in patients wearing orthodontic appliances. The hypothesis of the present randomized controlled trial is that the application of plaque disclosing agent allows…
- Trial name
- ORTOPLAK (NCT05428189)
- Testing
- Plaque Disclosing Agent, Airpolishing and ultrasonic debridement
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale degli Spedali Civili di Brescia
Plaque, Dental
Plaque Removal by Triple-Headed Manual Toothbrush
This randomized controlled trial aimed to determine the effectiveness of a plaque removal by triple-headed manual toothbrush by comparing changes in Rustogi Modifiye Navy Plaque Index.
- Trial name
- NCT06594757
- Testing
- Toothbrushing with triple-headed manual toothbrush, Toothbrushing with standard manual toothbrush
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ataturk University