Efficacy of Regular, Musical and Electric Toothbrushes in Plaque Removal in Children

Summary

Tooth brushing is essential for maintaining oral hygiene, especially in children, who are at a critical stage for developing lifelong oral health habits. Establishing effective tooth brushing behaviors for school-aged children (6-12 years) is vital for long-term dental health. Consistent and effective tooth brushing is crucial for reducing supragingival plaque, which is key to preventing periodontal diseases and ensuring good oral hygiene. Despite the availability of various plaque control methods, tooth brushing remains the most effective and safest approach.

However, young children, particularly those under ten, often struggle with the dexterity and motivation needed for proper tooth brushing, resulting in inadequate plaque removal. Manual tooth brushing, though effective, can become monotonous and fail to engage children, making it difficult to establish regular brushing habits. Studies have shown that regular removal of supragingival plaque can significantly reduce both supra- and subgingival pathogenic species, underscoring the importance of effective plaque control.

Innovative solutions such as electric and musical toothbrushes have been developed to address these challenges.

Conditions

• Children, Adult
• Plaque

Interventions

DEVICE

Regular Toothbrush

Participants and their guardians will be instructed in the horizontal scrub technique and asked to adhere to a brushing regimen of two minutes, twice daily, for 45 days. Standard fluoride toothpaste and a diary for recording brushing experiences will also provided. Guardians will be supervised brushing to ensure compliance and prevent the use of other oral hygiene measures.

DEVICE

Musical toothbrush

Participants and their guardians will be instructed in the horizontal scrub technique and asked to adhere to a brushing regimen of two minutes, twice daily, for 45 days. Standard fluoride toothpaste and a diary for recording brushing experiences will also provided. Guardians will be supervised brushing to ensure compliance and prevent the use of other oral hygiene measures.

DEVICE

Electric toothbrush

Participants and their guardians will be instructed in the horizontal scrub technique and asked to adhere to a brushing regimen of two minutes, twice daily, for 45 days. Standard fluoride toothpaste and a diary for recording brushing experiences will also provided. Guardians will be supervised brushing to ensure compliance and prevent the use of other oral hygiene measures.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Jouf University

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Namdeo Prabhu, MDS · College of Dentistry, Jouf University

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

SINGLE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

6 Years

Max Age

12 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2024-01-01

Primary Completion

2024-03-01

Completion

2024-03-01

Countries

• Saudi Arabia

Study Locations