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The Effects of Different Tooth Brushing Explanations in Fixed Orthodontic Treatment

NCT06436664 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 80

Last updated 2024-07-31

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of tooth brushing training methods on orthodontic patients and to determine the most effective oral hygiene methods for individuals receiving orthodontic treatment.

Conditions

  • Orthodontic Treatment
  • Dental Plaque Induced Gingival Disease

Interventions

OTHER

Tooth brushing

Firstly, the toothbrush must be positioned at a 45° angle to the gingival margin. Secondly, the brush should be moved back and forth in small horizontal jerks. Thirdly, with a vertical movement, the brush should be moved in the occlusal direction, i.e. upwards in the lower jaw and downwards in the upper jaw to remove debris.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Yuzuncu Yıl University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Yasemin TUNCA, PhD · Yuzuncu Yıl University

  • Dicle ALTINDAL, DDS · Yuzuncu Yıl University

  • Nihal FAHRZADEH, PhD · Yuzuncu Yıl University

  • Murat Tunca, PhD · Yuzuncu Yıl University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
14 Years
Max Age
20 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-01-15
Primary Completion
2024-03-04
Completion
2024-07-15

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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