CompletedNot Applicable

Comparison Between Interdental Brush and Water Floss on Plaque Accumulation and Gingival Inflammation in Patients Undergoing Fixed Orthodontic Treatment.

Jordan75 participantsStarted 2024-07-01

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to test the ability of water flosser to remove plaque and reduce gingival inflammation in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does water flosser remove plaque effectively in orthodontic patients? Does water flosser reduce gum inflammation in orthodontic patients? Researchers compared water flosser to interdental brush to see if there is a difference in plaque and inflammation reduction. Participants used interdental brush to clean between their teeth and around brackets in one side of their mouth, and they used water flosser to clean between the teeth and around brackets in the other side. The study lasted for 3 months.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 35 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with fixed orthodontic appliance upper and lower arches. * Patients with healthy gingiva with no periodontal disease. * Patient's orthodontic plan doesn't require extraction of any teeth during the study period. * Patients should have at least 26 teeth. * Patients are motivated and able to clean their teeth. * Patients should not have caries, overhang restorations, crowns, bridges or implants. * Adults 18-35 years old. Exclusion Criteria: * Smokers. * Medically compromised patients. * Pregnant woman. * Using mouth wash or antibiotic in last 3 months.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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

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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?

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What they're measuring

Plaque Index

Timeframe: Baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 2 month and 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07240428

SponsorKing Abdullah University Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-03-30

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