The Effects of Oscillating-Rotating Electric Toothbrushes on Plaque and Gingival Health

Procter and Gamble2,145 enrolled

Overview

The aim of this analysis was to compare the effects of oscillating-rotating (O-R), side-to-side (sonic), and manual toothbrushes on plaque and gingival health after multiple uses.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

2,145

Conditions

Gingivitis Plaque

Interventions

Oscillating-rotating electric toothbrushDEVICE

Oscillating-rotating electric toothbrush used twice daily

Side-to-side electric toothbrushDEVICE

Side-to-side electric toothbrush used twice daily

Manual toothbrushDEVICE

Manual toothbrush used twice daily

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Subjects were excluded from this study for the following reasons; * pregnancy, * rampant caries, * severe periodontitis, * at discretionary of the Principal Investigator.

Locations (1)

Multiple P&G Investigation Clinical Sites

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Number of Bleeding Sites

Change from baseline as measured on number of bleeding sites ( via gingival bleeding index, Loe Silness index, Papillary bleeding index or Mazza gingival index).

Time frame: Up to 12 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).

Time frame: Up to 12 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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