Comparing the Inter-dental Brush to Dental Floss
Comparison of Inter-dental Brush to Dental Floss for Reduction of Plaque and Bleeding in Areas With Intact Papilla: A Clinical Trial
Aperçu de l'étude
Statut
Les conditions
Intervention / Traitement
Description détaillée
Purpose:
To determine if the interdental brush is just as effective at removing plaque and reducing bleeding gums between the teeth as dental floss.
Rationale:
Many people find dental floss difficult to use and thus, do not floss daily to maintain oral health and prevent gum disease. These individuals may find the interdental brush easier to use and may be motivated to use it daily for optimal oral health.
Study design:
Study subjects will use the dental floss AND the interdental brush for 12 weeks. Plaque and bleeding scores will be measured before the study begins (week 0), mid-way (week 6), and at the end of the 12 weeks. All study subjects receive a teeth cleaning prior to the first measurements and oral hygiene instructions on how to floss and use the interdental brush. Subjects will also answer 4 short questions about their product preference and ease of use.
Study subjects:
32 healthy adult volunteers with bleeding gums. To be included in the study, subjects require 8 bleeding sites, 4 areas that can accommodate the interdental brush, dexterity to dental floss, and willingness to come for 4 study visits. Exclusion criteria include smokers because this can affect the bleeding scores; individuals with braces (orthodontia) which affects plaque levels; individuals using chlorhexidine which is a prescription strength mouthwash used to treat moderate to severe gum disease; pregnant women; and those individuals requiring antibiotics prior to dental appointments. Enrolled study subjects receive a teeth cleaning (value $180), $75 for completing the study, and all study related supplies.
Type d'étude
Inscription (Anticipé)
Phase
- Phase 3
Contacts et emplacements
Lieux d'étude
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British Columbia
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6T 1Z3
- University of British Columbia Nobel Biocare Oral Health Centre
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Critères de participation
Critère d'éligibilité
Âges éligibles pour étudier
Accepte les volontaires sains
Sexes éligibles pour l'étude
La description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adults
- Minimum of 4 interproximal areas that can accommodate a minimum 0.6 mm interdental brush width
- Minimum of 8 interproximal bleeding sites upon stimulation
- Dexterity to use manual waxed dental floss
- Able to attend all 4 study visits
Exclusion Criteria:
- Require premedication with antibiotics prior to dental therapy
- Use chlorhexidine or over-the-counter mouthwash during the study
- Smoke
- Have orthodontia
Plan d'étude
Comment l'étude est-elle conçue ?
Détails de conception
- Objectif principal: La prévention
- Répartition: Randomisé
- Modèle interventionnel: Affectation à un seul groupe
- Masquage: Seul
Armes et Interventions
Groupe de participants / Bras |
Intervention / Traitement |
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Comparateur actif: 1
Interdental brush (IB), the intervention is a small multi-tufted brush on a wire attached to a long angled handle that is inserted in a horizontal plane between the teeth.
The IB is inserted once and removed.
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IB is a small multi-tufted brush on a wire attached to a long angled handle that is inserted in a horizontal plane between the teeth.
The IB is inserted once and removed.
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Comparateur placebo: 2
Dental floss (DF), the positive control, is waxed dental floss; nylon covered with a water soluble unflavoured wax to facilitate easier access the contact points of teeth.
DF is rubbed against the interproximal surfaces of the teeth 2-4 times on each surface.
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DF is waxed dental floss; nylon covered with a water soluble unflavoured wax to facilitate easier access the contact points of teeth.
DF is rubbed against the interproximal surfaces of the teeth 2-4 times on each surface.
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Que mesure l'étude ?
Principaux critères de jugement
Mesure des résultats |
Délai |
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Plaque and bleeding reduction
Délai: 12 weeks
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12 weeks
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Mesures de résultats secondaires
Mesure des résultats |
Délai |
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Product preference between dental floss and interdental brush
Délai: 12 weeks
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12 weeks
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Collaborateurs et enquêteurs
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Collaborateurs
Les enquêteurs
- Chercheur principal: Pauline Imai, MSc., University of British Columbia
- Directeur d'études: Penny Hatzimanolakis, University of British Columbia
Dates d'enregistrement des études
Dates principales de l'étude
Début de l'étude
Achèvement primaire (Réel)
Achèvement de l'étude (Réel)
Dates d'inscription aux études
Première soumission
Première soumission répondant aux critères de contrôle qualité
Première publication (Estimation)
Mises à jour des dossiers d'étude
Dernière mise à jour publiée (Estimation)
Dernière mise à jour soumise répondant aux critères de contrôle qualité
Dernière vérification
Plus d'information
Termes liés à cette étude
Mots clés
Termes MeSH pertinents supplémentaires
Autres numéros d'identification d'étude
- H08-01078
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