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Efficacy of Devices in Maintaining Oral Health and Managing Periodontal and Interproximal Tissues: a RCT
Sponsor: University of Roma La Sapienza
Summary
The aim of the study was to assess the acceptability of the assisted individual and compliance with home use, as well as their clinical impact on the plaque index (PI) and bleeding on probing (BOP), with monthly reassessments allowing for continuous monitoring of all parameters.
Official title: Clinical Efficacy of Various Devices in Maintaining Oral Health and Managing Periodontal Tissues and Interproximal Spaces During Home Oral Hygiene Procedures: a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 50 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2023-09-01
Completion Date
2026-04-30
Last Updated
2026-04-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: use of the rubber interdental brush (picks) at baseline for 3 months
Group 1: use of the rubber interdental brush (picks) at baseline for 3 months, followed by use of the traditional bristle interdental brush for an additional 3 months.
Group 2: use of the traditional bristle interdental brush at baseline for 3 months
Group 2: use of the traditional bristle interdental brush at baseline for 3 months, followed by use of the rubber interdental brush for an additional 3 months
Locations (1)
Fabrizio Guerra
Roma, rm, Italy