Adult orthodontic patients aged 18-30 were included in a randomised, singleblind clinical research using a split-mouth design at a dental clinic. Both theWaterflosser® 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 Waterflosser 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 Waterflosser® and the Super-Floss® water flossers are manufactured by Oral- B.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
102
Participant will use in one area superfloss and the other area waterfloss
Participant will use orthodontic brush to brush in the upper/lower quadrant
Ajman university
Ajman, United Arab Emirates
Number of Participants with Gingival Bleeding
Gingival bleeding scores will be evaluted 0-no gingival bleeding 1. mild gingival bleeding 2. moderate gingival bleeding 3. spontaneous gingival bleeding
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 month
Number of Participants with Dental Plaque
Dental Plaque scores will be evaluated 0-No dental plaque 1. Upto 1/3rd of the tooth surface 2. more than 1/3rd and less than 2/3rd of tooth surface 3. more than 2/3rd of tooth surface
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 month
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