The aim of the study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy (Eastman Interdental Bleeding Index, Quigley and Hein) of a novel metal-free interdentalbrush compared to a classig metal-core interdental brush.
Self-performed interdental cleaning is a crucial element in preventing gingival or periodontal diseases. Interdental cleaning is most efficiently performed through usage of interdental brushes. Commonly used metal-core interdental brushes can harbour the risk of hard tissue damage when used inappropriately.The aim of the study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy and patient satisfaction of a novel metal-free interdental brush. This was tested on healthy participants. The control group performed interdental cleaning with a commonly used metal-core interdental brush.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
39
one time per day
one time per day
University Freiburg Medical Center , Dept of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
Analysis of the differences between both groups. Measurements in form of Plaque-Index (Quigley und Hein, Tureskey Mod. 1970)
Time frame: Beginning and after four weeks of use
Eastman Interdental Bleeding Index, questionnaire of patient acceptance
Time frame: Beginning and after four weeks of use
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