The Effect of Bristle Brush, Rubber Cup, and Air Polishing on Tooth Surface Roughness of Scaled Teeth

Summary

This study investigates the effects of three polishing methods using a bristle brush, rubber cup, and air polishing on the surface roughness of scaled human teeth. The study aims to determine which polishing method is most effective in minimizing roughness and preventing plaque accumulation, thus contributing to improved oral health practices.

Conditions

• Periodontal Diseases
• Tooth Abrasion
• Dental Plaque

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Bristle Brush Polishing

After ultrasonic scaling, teeth will be polished using a bristle brush attached to a low-speed contra-angle handpiece with prophylaxis paste in a circular motion for 10 seconds.

PROCEDURE

Rubber Cup Polishing

After ultrasonic scaling, teeth will be polished using a rubber cup attached to a low-speed contra-angle handpiece with prophylaxis paste in a circular motion for 10 seconds.

PROCEDURE

Air Polishing

After ultrasonic scaling, teeth will be polished using sodium bicarbonate air polishing with an air polishing device in a circular motion for 10 seconds.

PROCEDURE

Ultrasonic Scaling

Teeth in the control group will undergo ultrasonic scaling only, with no additional polishing procedures.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Khyber College of Dentistry (KCD) Peshawar

  collaborator UNKNOWN

• Khyber Medical University Peshawar

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Adam Khan, BDS · Khyber College of Dentistry, Peshawar

• Syed Muaz Masoom Shah, BDS,MDS,PHD · Khyber College of Dentistry, Peshawar

• Mehwish Rasool, BDS · Khyber College of Dentistry, Peshawar

• Syed Muhammad Shabbir Ali Naqvi, PhD* · Khyber Medical University Peshawar

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

DOUBLE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2025-04-01

Primary Completion

2025-09-28

Completion

2025-12-15

Countries

• Pakistan

Study Locations