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Effectiveness of Dual Light Electric Toothbrush vs. Manual Toothbrush in Orthodontic Patients Undergoing Oral Surgery
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Los Angeles
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.
Official title: Effectiveness of Dual Light Therapy Electric Toothbrush vs.Manual Toothbrush on Periodontal Health of Orthodontic Patients Undergoing Oral Surgery
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
6 Years - 20 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
198
Start Date
2024-03-11
Completion Date
2027-11-30
Last Updated
2024-05-13
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Toothbrush
We will test three toothbrushes in patients undergoing surgery and a control no surgery group. These toothbrushes are manual toothbrushes, sonic toothbrushes, and sonic and dual light toothbrushes.
Locations (1)
Chilldren's Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, United States