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Effectiveness of T-shaped Toothbrush

NCT03989479 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 100

Last updated 2019-06-21

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Summary

This study evaluated the effectiveness of two manual toothbrushes, the T-shaped toothbrush (Denson™, Malaysia) and a conventional toothbrush (Kid's Soft Toothbrush, Colgate) in removing plaque and maintaining gingival health among 8-10-year old children.

Brushing demonstration was provided at baseline and reinforced at 2 weeks and 1 month interval.Plaque scores and gingival scores were measured at 2 weeks and 1 month and 3 months

Conditions

  • Oral Hygiene

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Brushing demonstration using T shaped toothbrush

Brushing demonstration given at baseline and reinforced at 2 weeks and 1 month

BEHAVIORAL

Brushing demonstration using conventional toothbrush

Brushing demonstration given at baseline and reinforced at 2 weeks and 1 month

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Malaya

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Shani Ann Mani, MDS · Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
8 Years
Max Age
10 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2015-04-30
Primary Completion
2015-09-30
Completion
2016-01-31

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