The Effect of Using Plaque-disclosing Tablets on the Effectiveness of Toothbrushing and Gingival Health in Children
Effect of Single-Use Plaque-Disclosing Tablet Reinforcement on Plaque Control and Gingival Health in Children: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
This randomized controlled clinical trial evaluated whether a single at-home use of a plaque-disclosing tablet, as visual reinforcement following oral hygiene education, provides additional short-term benefits in plaque control and gingival health in children aged 10-14 years.
A total of 53 participants were randomized to a test group or a control group. All participants received plaque disclosure and standardized oral hygiene instruction including the modified Bass toothbrushing technique. Participants in the test group were additionally provided with one plaque-disclosing tablet to use on the fourth day after the initial visit, whereas the control group received no additional intervention. Plaque and gingival indices were recorded at baseline and again at the end of the first week.
Study Overview
Status
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Study Type
Enrollment (Actual)
Phase
- Not Applicable
Contacts and Locations
Study Locations
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Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
- Istanbul Aydin University
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Genders Eligible for Study
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Children aged 10-14 years
- Systemically and mentally healthy
- No antibiotic use within the previous 3 months
- No use of oral mouthrinse within the previous 4 weeks
- No previous periodontal treatment
- No known allergy or hypersensitivity to any component of the plaque-disclosing agent
- Written informed consent provided by a parent or legal guardian
- Voluntary assent provided by the child
Exclusion Criteria:
- Presence of any systemic or mental condition that could interfere with participation
- Antibiotic use within the previous 3 months
- Use of oral mouthrinse within the previous 4 weeks
- History of periodontal treatment
- Known allergy or hypersensitivity to any component of the plaque-disclosing agent
- Refusal of parental/legal guardian consent or child assent
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Prevention
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: Single
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: Test
Standard oral hygiene education + baseline plaque disclosure + single plaque-disclosing tablet reinforcement on day 4. |
Participants received plaque disclosure followed by individualized visual feedback and standardized oral hygiene instruction using the modified Bass toothbrushing technique. Participants in the experimental arm were provided with one plaque-disclosing tablet and instructed to use it at home on the fourth day after the initial visit as a single visual reinforcement of the oral hygiene education. |
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Active Comparator: Control
Standard oral hygiene education + baseline plaque disclosure only. |
Participants received plaque disclosure followed by individualized visual feedback and standardized oral hygiene instruction using the modified Bass toothbrushing technique. |
What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Change in Quigley-Hein Plaque Index
Time Frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 1 week
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Plaque accumulation was assessed using the Quigley-Hein Plaque Index at the full-mouth level and separately for the incisor, canine, premolar, and molar regions. Scores were recorded at baseline and at the end of the first week. Lower scores indicate lower plaque accumulation. |
From enrollment to the end of treatment at 1 week
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Change in Gingival Index
Time Frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 1 week
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Gingival health was assessed using the Gingival Index at the full-mouth level. Scores were recorded at baseline and at the end of the first week. Lower scores indicate better gingival health. |
From enrollment to the end of treatment at 1 week
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Collaborators and Investigators
Sponsor
Study record dates
Study Major Dates
Study Start (Actual)
Primary Completion (Actual)
Study Completion (Actual)
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
First Posted (Actual)
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
Last Verified
More Information
Terms related to this study
Keywords
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- 2023/27
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
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