CompletedPhase 1/2

Capacity of Biofilm Removal and Gingival Abrasion After Utilization Medium and Soft Toothbrushes

Brazil25 participantsStarted 2009-01

Plain-language summary

This study compared the removal of dental biofilm between soft and medium toothbrushes. The patients refrained from performing mechanical or chemical plaque control for 96 hours to allow dental biofilm accumulation on the tooth surfaces. After the period of dental biofilm formation, the quadrants were randomized and the participants brushed different quadrants with soft and medium toothbrushes, with or without dentifrice. The plaque indices were analyzed by a blinded examiner before and after toothbrushing. The 2Tone was used for plaque disclosure and analysis was performed by the Quigley-Hein index modified by Turesky et al. (1970).

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 30 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * The study was conducted on 25 participants selected among undergraduate dental students of UNIFRA (Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil) * Males and Females * All systemically healthy * Aged 18 to 30 years (mean age 21.4 ± 3.9 years) with at least 20 present teeth Exclusion Criteria: * The exclusion criteria comprised presence of sites with attachment loss ≥ 2mm * Orthodontic appliances * Prostheses * Dental implants * Aabrasions, restorations and/or carious lesions on the cervical region

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Gingival abrasion

Timeframe: Presence of gingival abrasion

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01125007

SponsorFranciscan University Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2010-05

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