RecruitingNot Applicable

Effectiveness of Dual Light Electric Toothbrush vs. Manual Toothbrush in Orthodontic Patients Undergoing Oral Surgery

United States198 participantsStarted 2024-03-11

Plain-language summary

The study is a randomized clinical trial to compare the effectiveness of a dual light ultrasonic toothbrush on periodontal health in orthodontic patients undergoing surgery. Patients with cleft lip and palate undergo bone graft and orthognathic surgery. The study will compare the periodontal outcomes in patients who use these toothbrushes during the post-surgical period.

Who can participate

Age range6 Years – 20 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient of record of the Craniofacial and Special Care Orthodontic Clinic at Children's Hospital Los Angeles * Between the ages of 6 and 20 years * Physical status of ASA I or II * Diagnosis of craniofacial and/or isolated, complete or incomplete, bilateral or unilateral cleft lip and palate Exclusion Criteria: * physical inability to brush teeth * cognitive inability to comprehend and follow directions.

What they're measuring

Löe and Silness Gingival Index

Timeframe: 18 weeks, 6 weeks apart evaluations

Bleeding index

Timeframe: 18 weeks, 6 weeks apart evaluations

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06122805

SponsorChildren's Hospital Los Angeles

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-11-30

Contact for this trial

Stephen Yen, DMD, PhD

3233612130 syen@chla.usc.edu

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