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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.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| water pik | Active Comparator | One side of the mouth was flossed with Super Floss® (Oral-B) and the other with Waterpik®. |
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| Super floss | Active Comparator | One side of the mouth was flossed with Super Floss® (Oral-B) and the other with Waterpik®. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| water pik | Device | One side of the mouth was flossed with Super Floss® (Oral-B) and the other with Waterpik®. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Gingival bleeding | Gingival bleeding scores will be evaluted | 24 to 72 hours; 24 hours means at baseline and 72 hours is post intervention |
| Dental plaque | Dental plaque scores will be evaluated | 24 to 72 hours; 24 hours means at baseline and 72 hours is post intervention |
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Exclusion Criteria:
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Ajman University | Ajman | United Arab Emirates |
study protocol, Data and statistical analysis
The data will be shared when requested
The data can be shared by Email
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| ID | Term |
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| D005884 | Gingival Hemorrhage |
| D003773 | Dental Plaque |
| ID | Term |
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| D006472 | Oral Hemorrhage |
| D009059 | Mouth Diseases |
| D009057 | Stomatognathic Diseases |
| D005882 | Gingival Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
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| D003742 | Dental Devices, Home Care |
| ID | Term |
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| D003748 | Dental Equipment |
| D003813 | Dentistry |
| D009910 | Oral Hygiene |
| D011313 | Preventive Dentistry |
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The study comprised 18-35-year-old girls and boys planning orthodontic treatment. Participants had upper right tooth to lower left molar braces, a pocket depth of 3 mm, and had not flossed in 24 hours. Smoking, periodontal disease, missing teeth, voids between teeth in the arch, and systemic disorders disqualified participants.
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Randomized trial by lots
| Super floss | Device | One side of the mouth was flossed with Super Floss® (Oral-B) and the other with Waterpik®. |
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| D010510 |
| Periodontal Diseases |
| D006470 | Hemorrhage |
| D010335 | Pathologic Processes |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
| D003741 | Dental Deposits |
| D014076 | Tooth Diseases |
| D004864 |
| Equipment and Supplies |