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NCT03158350 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Toothbrush Wear and Its Effect on Subgingival Inflammation Using Two Different Brushing Techniques
A NA study, sponsored by Tufts University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 48
- Enrollment target
NCT03158350 is a NA study that has completed, run by Tufts University. The registered enrollment target is 48 participants.
The verdict
NCT03158350, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Tufts University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 48 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Toothbrush plaque removal, along with interproximal flossing, helps to maintain the oral cavity free from periodontal diseases and dental caries. Although techniques such as the Bass Technique (BT), the Modified Bass Technique (MBT) and the Modified Stillman Technique (MST) are taught to dental students, dental hygiene students, and dental assistants, there is little evidence to discern which technique is more effective in reducing or preventing gingival inflammation. At Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM), a modification of the Bass intrasulcular technique is advocated to many students. We call this modification of the Bass technique a Stationary Bristle Technique (SBT), which is an intrasulcular technique that maintains the toothbrush bristle ends essentially stationary on the tooth cervically and in the gingival crevice. In this study, half of the participants were taught the Stationary Bristle Technique Group, while the other half were not be provided with instructions, but asked to brush as normal (non-interventional group) throughout the duration of the study.
Interventions
- OTHER Instructed Brushing Method
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 48 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-08-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2016-03 |
| Phase | NA |
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The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03158350 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 48 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Tufts University, which has 163 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Instructed Brushing Method is the first listed.
NCT03158350 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03158350 about?
NCT03158350 is a clinical study titled "Toothbrush Wear and Its Effect on Subgingival Inflammation Using Two Different Brushing Techniques". Toothbrush plaque removal, along with interproximal flossing, helps to maintain the oral cavity free from periodontal diseases and dental caries. Although techniques such as the Bass Technique (BT), the Modified Bass Technique (MBT) and the Modified Stillman Technique (MST) are taught to dental stud...
What is the current status of trial NCT03158350?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 48 participants. The study started on 2015-08-03. Estimated completion is 2016-03.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03158350?
The interventions under investigation include: Instructed Brushing Method (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03158350?
This trial is sponsored by Tufts University, which has 163 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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