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Evaluation of Toothbrush Bristles
Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo
Summary
The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to investigate two different types of toothbrush bristles. The main questions it aims to answer are the effects of two different bristle types on: * how much plaque is on the teeth * how deep the space is between gums and teeth * how much gum and bone are attached to the teeth * whether the gums bleed when checked * if the gums get scratched or irritated Researchers will compare toothbrushes with tapered bristles to those with regular round bristles. Participants will be randomly assigned toothbrush A or B to use at home during the study.
Official title: Evaluation of Toothbrush Bristles in Reduction of Plaque, Inflammation, Bleeding, and Abrasion: A Comparative Study of Tapered vs. End-Rounded Bristles
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
70
Start Date
2025-10-21
Completion Date
2026-08-31
Last Updated
2026-03-09
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Toothbrush with tapered bristles
Toothbrush with tapered bristles
Toothbrush with end-rounded bristles
Toothbrush with end-rounded bristles
Locations (1)
SUNY Buffalo School of Dental Medicine
Buffalo, New York, United States