Clinical Research Directory
Browse clinical research sites, groups, and studies.
Effectiveness of Ortho-Buddy on Plaque Control in Orthodontic Patients
Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether the Ortho-Buddy toothbrush can improve plaque removal in adolescents undergoing orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances. The main question it aims to answer is: Does using the Ortho-Buddy toothbrush, alone or together with a standard toothbrush, reduce dental plaque more effectively than using a standard toothbrush alone? Researchers compared three brushing methods to see which was most effective for plaque removal. Participants: * Had dental plaque disclosed and measured before brushing * Brushed for 2 minutes using either a standard toothbrush, the Ortho-Buddy toothbrush, or a combination of both * Had dental plaque measured again immediately after brushing.
Official title: Evaluate and Compare the Effectiveness of a Novel Toothbrush, Ortho-Buddy, Designed Specifically for Patients Undergoing Orthodontic Treatment With a Standard Toothbrush
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
11 Years - 18 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
48
Start Date
2022-05-18
Completion Date
2024-11-04
Last Updated
2026-09-14
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Standard Toothbrush
A conventional manual toothbrush used for supervised brushing according to the assigned study protocol.
Ortho-Buddy
A toothbrush adjunct designed for cleaning around fixed orthodontic appliances. The device consists of a wire with nylon fibers arranged in a cylindrical configuration to facilitate cleaning around orthodontic brackets and archwires. Participants received standardized instructions for its use.
Locations (1)
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
Newark, New Jersey, United States