CompletedNot Applicable

Efficacy of Using 3D Motion Tracking Toothbrush in Dental Plaque Control

209 participantsStarted 2008-09-01

Plain-language summary

The objective of this study was to compare the efficacy of computer-assisted TBI (toothbrushing instruction) using a smart toothbrush and smart mirror (STM system) in plaque control to that of conventional TBI.

Who can participate

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Participants with poor oral conditions need more toothbrush instruction * Participants were required to have their gingivitis and baseline plaque scores \>1.5 (the Turesky Modification of the Quigley-Hein index) Exclusion Criteria: * if they had gross dental caries or orthodontic appliances, or were medically compromised.

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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

Change from Baseline in plaque index at 10 month after TBI (1st study-adults)

Timeframe: Baseline, immediately after TBI (day 0), 1 week, 1 month and 10 month after TBI.

Change from Baseline in plaque index at 1 month after TBI (2nd study-schoolchildren)

Timeframe: Baseline, immediately after TBI (day 0), 1 week, 1 month after TBI.

Change from Baseline in plaque index at 1 month after TBI (3rd study-adults and children)

Timeframe: Baseline, immediately after TBI (day 0), 1 week, 1 month after TBI.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04627324

SponsorYonsei University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2011-08-01

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Who can participate

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Change from Baseline in plaque index at 10 month after TBI (1st study-adults)

Timeframe: Baseline, immediately after TBI (day 0), 1 week, 1 month and 10 month after TBI.

Change from Baseline in plaque index at 1 month after TBI (2nd study-schoolchildren)

Timeframe: Baseline, immediately after TBI (day 0), 1 week, 1 month after TBI.

Change from Baseline in plaque index at 1 month after TBI (3rd study-adults and children)

Timeframe: Baseline, immediately after TBI (day 0), 1 week, 1 month after TBI.