Kurzfassung

The objective of this study is to evaluate and compare the efficacy of an electric toothbrush kit versus a manual toothbrush in the reduction of dental plaque among a population aged 13-19 years with fixed orthodontic appliances over a 12-week period using the Turesky Modified Quigley-Hein Plaque Index. Secondary objective is to assess the reduction of gingivitis using the Löe Silness Gingival Index. This is a single-center, examiner-blind, 12-week, 2 treatment, parallel group,...The objective of this study is to evaluate and compare the efficacy of an electric toothbrush kit versus a manual toothbrush in the reduction of dental plaque among a population aged 13-19 years with fixed orthodontic appliances over a 12-week period using the Turesky Modified Quigley-Hein Plaque Index. Secondary objective is to assess the reduction of gingivitis using the Löe Silness Gingival Index. This is a single-center, examiner-blind, 12-week, 2 treatment, parallel group, randomized study design. Sixty (60) subjects, between 13-19 years of age, who show evidence of dental plaque and gingivitis and who are routine manual toothbrush users will be enrolled in this study. Plaque measurements will be taken at: Baseline visit (pre- and post-brushing), Week 6, and Week 12 visits (pre-brushing only). Gingivitis measurements will be taken at: Baseline, Week 6, and Week 12 visits. The individual appointments at Baseline, Week 6, and Week 12 will be scheduled for approximately the same time for all visits. Subjects will be instructed to abstain from any oral hygiene for 12 hours prior to all visits.









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