Effectiveness of Dual Light Electric Toothbrush vs. Manual Toothbrush in Orthodontic Patients Undergoing Oral Surgery
Effectiveness of Dual Light Therapy Electric Toothbrush vs.Manual Toothbrush on Periodontal Health of Orthodontic Patients Undergoing Oral Surgery
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
198 participants
Mar 11, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The study is a randomized clinical trial to compare the effectiveness of a dual light ultrasonic toothbrush on periodontal health in orthodontic patients undergoing surgery. Patients with cleft lip and palate undergo bone graft and orthognathic surgery. The study will compare the periodontal outcomes in patients who use these toothbrushes during the post-surgical period.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Patient of record of the Craniofacial and Special Care Orthodontic Clinic at Children's Hospital Los Angeles
- Between the ages of 6 and 20 years
- Physical status of ASA I or II
- Diagnosis of craniofacial and/or isolated, complete or incomplete, bilateral or unilateral cleft lip and palate
Exclusion Criteria2
- physical inability to brush teeth
- cognitive inability to comprehend and follow directions.
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Interventions
We will test three toothbrushes in patients undergoing surgery and a control no surgery group. These toothbrushes are manual toothbrushes, sonic toothbrushes, and sonic and dual light toothbrushes.
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NCT06122805