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Effectiveness of the GumChucks® Flossing System Compared to String Floss for Interdental Plaque Removal in Children

NCT04057430 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2019-08-15

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Summary

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 flossing products in children, parents, and dentists.

Conditions

  • Gingivitis
  • Plaque

Interventions

DEVICE

GumChucks

GumChucks® is an innovative flossing system resembling mini nunchucks. The two-handle design eliminates the need to wrap the floss around fingers, and a proper flossing technique is facilitated by the nature of its curved shaped.

DEVICE

String floss

Traditional string floss used in this study was Oral-B Glide® Pro-Health Original Floss

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
4 Years
Max Age
15 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2016-12-10
Primary Completion
2017-02-26
Completion
2017-02-26

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