A Meta-analysis Comparing Toothbrushes on Plaque Removal and Gingival Health
A Meta-analysis Comparing Electric and Manual Toothbrushes on Plaque Removal and Gingival Health
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Brief Summary
The aim of this analysis was to compare gingivitis- and plaque-reduction efficacy from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) up to six months long evaluating oscillating-rotating, sonic, and manual toothbrushes
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P75+ for all trials
Started Apr 2022
Shorter than P25 for all trials
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
April 1, 2022
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
July 29, 2022
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
July 29, 2022
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
October 21, 2022
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
October 26, 2022
CompletedOctober 26, 2022
October 1, 2022
4 months
October 21, 2022
October 21, 2022
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (2)
Number of Bleeding Sites
Change from baseline as measured on number of bleeding sites ( via gingival bleeding index, Loe Silness index, Gingival Bleeding Index (GBI), Papillary bleeding index or Mazza gingival index).
Up to 6 months (26 weeks)
Dental Plaque Scores
Change from baseline as measured by mean plaque score reduction from baseline (via Turesky's Modification of Quigley-Hein index, or Rustogi Modified Navy Plaque Index).
Up to 6 months (26 weeks)
Study Arms (3)
Oscillating-Rotating electric toothbrush
Twice daily brushing
Sonic electric toothbrush
Twice daily brushing
Manual toothbrush
Twice daily brushing
Interventions
Oscillating-rotating electric toothbrush used twice daily
Eligibility Criteria
This meta-analysis includes healthy adult male and females.
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Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Multiple Study Locations
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45040, United States
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- OTHER
- Time Perspective
- RETROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- INDUSTRY
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
October 21, 2022
First Posted
October 26, 2022
Study Start
April 1, 2022
Primary Completion
July 29, 2022
Study Completion
July 29, 2022
Last Updated
October 26, 2022
Record last verified: 2022-10