Effect of Powered Toothbrushing and Dental Flossing Sequence on Dental Plaque Removal
2026年7月29日 更新者：Sema Merve Altıngöz、Lokman Hekim University
Does the Sequence of Powered Toothbrushing and Dental Flossing Affect Dental Plaque Removal? A Randomized Crossover Clinical Trial
This randomized crossover clinical trial evaluated whether the sequence of powered toothbrushing and dental flossing affects dental plaque removal.
Forty-six systemically and periodontally healthy participants were randomly assigned to one of two oral hygiene sequences.
In Group 1, participants performed powered toothbrushing followed by dental flossing during the first period and dental flossing followed by powered toothbrushing during the second period.
Group 2 performed the same procedures in the opposite order.
The two intervention periods were separated by a 15-day washout period, with professional prophylaxis performed to standardize oral hygiene conditions.
Dental plaque was assessed before and after the oral hygiene procedures using the Plaque Index (PI) and the Turesky modification of the Quigley-Hein Plaque Index (TQHPI).
The study aimed to determine whether performing powered toothbrushing before or after dental flossing results in greater plaque removal.
調査の概要
研究の種類
介入
入学 (実際)
46
段階
- 適用できない
連絡先と場所
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研究場所
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Ankara、トルコ（Türkiye）
- Lokman Hekim University Faculty of Dentistry
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参加基準
研究者は、適格基準と呼ばれる特定の説明に適合する人を探します。これらの基準のいくつかの例は、人の一般的な健康状態または以前の治療です。
適格基準
就学可能な年齢
- 大人
健康ボランティアの受け入れ
はい
説明
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age between 18 and 30 years
- Systemically healthy
- Presence of at least 22 natural teeth
- No signs of active periodontal disease
- Ability to comply with the study procedures and oral hygiene instructions
- Provision of written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Antibiotic use within the previous 3 months
- Smoking
- Presence of systemic conditions known to affect periodontal health, including diabetes mellitus or immune-mediated disorders
- Ongoing orthodontic treatment
- Presence of fixed prostheses, crowns, or extensive restorations that could interfere with plaque assessment
- Professional periodontal therapy within the previous 3 months
- Pregnancy or lactation
- Severe dental crowding
研究計画
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研究はどのように設計されていますか？
デザインの詳細
- 主な目的：防止
- 割り当て：ランダム化
- 介入モデル：クロスオーバー割り当て
- マスキング：独身
武器と介入
参加者グループ / アーム |
介入・治療 |
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実験的：Brush-Floss Sequence (Group 1)
Participants assigned to this sequence will first perform powered toothbrushing followed by dental flossing during the first study period.
After the washout period, the order of the oral hygiene procedures will be reversed, with dental flossing performed before powered toothbrushing during the second study period.
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Participants will perform oral hygiene using a powered toothbrush according to the standardized study protocol.
The intervention will be applied as part of the assigned brushing-flossing sequence.
Participants will perform interdental cleaning using dental floss according to the standardized study protocol.
The intervention will be applied as part of the assigned brushing-flossing sequence.
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実験的：Floss-Brush Sequence (Group 2)
Participants assigned to this sequence will first perform dental flossing followed by powered toothbrushing during the first study period.
After the washout period, the order of the oral hygiene procedures will be reversed, with powered toothbrushing performed before dental flossing during the second study period.
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Participants will perform oral hygiene using a powered toothbrush according to the standardized study protocol.
The intervention will be applied as part of the assigned brushing-flossing sequence.
Participants will perform interdental cleaning using dental floss according to the standardized study protocol.
The intervention will be applied as part of the assigned brushing-flossing sequence.
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この研究は何を測定していますか？
主要な結果の測定
結果測定 |
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Residual Plaque Index
時間枠：Immediately after completion of the assigned oral hygiene sequence following 48 hours of plaque accumulation, in each study period.
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Residual dental plaque was assessed immediately after completion of the assigned oral hygiene sequence using the Plaque Index (PI).
Higher scores indicate greater residual plaque accumulation.
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Immediately after completion of the assigned oral hygiene sequence following 48 hours of plaque accumulation, in each study period.
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Residual Buccal Turesky Modified Quigley-Hein Plaque Index (TQHPI)
時間枠：Immediately after completion of the assigned oral hygiene sequence following 48 hours of plaque accumulation, in each study period.
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Following plaque disclosure, residual plaque on the buccal tooth surfaces was assessed using the Turesky Modified Quigley-Hein Plaque Index (TQHPI), scored from 0 to 5, with higher scores indicating greater residual plaque accumulation.
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Immediately after completion of the assigned oral hygiene sequence following 48 hours of plaque accumulation, in each study period.
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Residual Lingual Turesky Modified Quigley-Hein Plaque Index (TQHPI)
時間枠：Immediately after completion of the assigned oral hygiene sequence following 48 hours of plaque accumulation, in each study period.
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Following plaque disclosure, residual plaque on the lingual tooth surfaces was assessed using the Turesky Modified Quigley-Hein Plaque Index (TQHPI), scored from 0 to 5, with higher scores indicating greater residual plaque accumulation.
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Immediately after completion of the assigned oral hygiene sequence following 48 hours of plaque accumulation, in each study period.
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主要日程の研究
研究開始 (実際)
2026年5月2日
一次修了 (実際)
2026年7月15日
研究の完了 (実際)
2026年7月15日
試験登録日
最初に提出
2026年7月27日
QC基準を満たした最初の提出物
2026年7月29日
最初の投稿 (実際)
2026年7月30日
学習記録の更新
投稿された最後の更新 (実際)
2026年7月30日
QC基準を満たした最後の更新が送信されました
2026年7月29日
最終確認日
2026年7月1日
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