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Toothbrushes in Daily Practice in Patients With Fixed Orthodontic Appliances

RecruitingNAAges 11 Years - 15 YearsAllClaude Bernard University
NCT05851963 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Because of the difficulties of disorganizing the dental biofilm in these adolescents with fixed orthodontic treatment, electric toothbrushes have been proposed as an alternative to manual toothbrushes. Electric toothbrushes, available in a wide range of price points, have been developed with the goal of replicating the complex motions required by the manual toothbrush and making plaque removal more efficient. However, the overall effect size is limited, and the clinical relevance is not yet clear. Applied to orthodontics, specialized manual toothbrushes have also recently been developed. Few recent clinical trials have been conducted in patients with orthodontic appliances. Thus, the question of whether and which type of manual or electric toothbrushes may be beneficial for patients with orthodontic appliances is still unresolved. Given the variety of toothbrushes available on the marke

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Children to be treated with fixed upper and lower braces * 11 to 15 years of age at the start of treatment * One parent/legal guardian agrees to the terms and conditions of the study and signs the informed consent form * The adolescent agrees to the terms and conditions of the study and signs the informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Less than 20 permanent teeth with braces or brackets * Presence of untreated cavities * Bleeding greater than 10% on probing * Presence of a gingival pocket larger than 5 mm * Presence of fixed prosthetic restorations * Presence of any enamel development defect * Presence of dental anomalies or direct/indirect labial restorations on teeth * Patients requiring orthognathic surgeries * Presence of systemic diseases (diabetes, hepatic, renal, hematologic, cardiovascular) * Use of medications that may affect gingival health (such as calcium channel blockers, ciclosporin and anticoagulants) * Use of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs for any purpose over a long period of time. * Having a smoking habit * Having a physical or mental problem that affects manual dexterity * Being unable to answer questions or being uncooperative
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What it tests

  • Sonicare Diamond Clean 9000
  • HydroSonic Pro
  • Oral-B 123
  • Curaprox CS 5460
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Where

1 site
Centre de soin dentaire
Nancy, France
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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