Adult orthodontic patients aged 18-30 were included in a randomised, single-blind clinical research using a split-mouth design at a dental clinic. Both the Waterpik® and the Super-Floss® water flossers are manufactured by Oral-B.
In order to reduce gingival inflammation and remove subgingival plaque, oral hygiene therapy is necessary. The available evidence indicates that mechanical plaque control, which patients administer themselves daily, is the most important factor in managing and reducing plaque accumulation. Aim: This research aimed to determine whether Waterpik or Superfloss was more effective in lowering the gingival bleeding score and plaque. Methods: Adult orthodontic patients aged 18-30 were included in a randomised, single-blind clinical research using a split-mouth design at a dental clinic. Both the Waterpik® and the Super-Floss® water flossers are manufactured by Oral-B.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
102
One side of the mouth was flossed with Super Floss® (Oral-B) and the other with Waterpik®.
One side of the mouth was flossed with Super Floss® (Oral-B) and the other with Waterpik®.
Ajman University
Ajman, United Arab Emirates
Gingival bleeding
Gingival bleeding scores will be evaluted
Time frame: 24 to 72 hours; 24 hours means at baseline and 72 hours is post intervention
Dental plaque
Dental plaque scores will be evaluated
Time frame: 24 to 72 hours; 24 hours means at baseline and 72 hours is post intervention
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