This randomized controlled trial aimed to determine the effectiveness of a plaque removal by triple-headed manual toothbrush by comparing changes in Rustogi Modifiye Navy Plaque Index. Participants will be divided into two groups and will be made to brush with different designed toothbrushes. The researchers will compare the plaque removal efficiency of the brushes by comparing the changes in the plaque index of the intervention and control groups before and after brushing.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
48
Toothbrushing with triple-headed manual toothbrush
Toothbrushing with tstandard manual toothbrush
Atatürk University
Erzurum, Turkey (Türkiye)
Rustogi Modifiye Navy Plaque Index
The amount of plaque present on the teeth was assessed using a plaque staining agent and graded according to the plaque index system. Higher scores mean a worse outcome.
Time frame: 1 minute before brushing
Rustogi Modifiye Navy Plaque Index
The amount of plaque present on the teeth was assessed using a plaque staining agent and graded according to the plaque index system. Higher scores mean a worse outcome.
Time frame: 1 minute after brushing
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