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Sonic Toothbrush Versus an Oscillating-rotating Toothbrush on Plaque Control and Gingival Health
Sponsor: University of Barcelona
Summary
Objective:To evaluate the usefulness of a sonic toothbrush compared to an electric toothbrush for plaque removal and improving gingival health.Patients:Patients over 18 years of age who attend the Master's Degree in Medicine, Surgery and Oral Implantology of the HOUB or other clinical activities of the group cooperating with the study, who comply with the follow-up, and sign the informed consent.Material and method:A randomized clinical trial will be conducted.
Official title: A Randomized Crossover Clinical Trial Comparing a Sonic Toothbrush Versus an Oscillating-rotating Toothbrush on Plaque Control and Gingival Health
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
24
Start Date
2026-06-15
Completion Date
2026-12-15
Last Updated
2026-06-16
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
sonic toothbrush
Participants will use a powered sonic toothbrush for 3 weeks as part of a randomized crossover study. Subjects will be instructed to brush twice daily (morning and evening) for 2 minutes using a standardized fluoridated toothpaste provided by the investigators. Standardized oral hygiene instructions will be given at the beginning of each intervention period. No antiseptic mouthwashes or additional intensive oral hygiene devices will be allowed during the study period.