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Effectiveness of Dual Light Electric Toothbrush vs. Manual Toothbrush in Orthodontic Patients Undergoing Oral Surgery

Children's Hospital Los Angeles · NCT06122805

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 6–20 · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
198
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
March 11, 2024
Record last updated
May 13, 2024

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What the study is about

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.

Being studied: Toothbrush

Conditions: Toothbrushing; Gingivitis; Cleft Lip and Palate

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

  • 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 Criteria

  • physical inability to brush teeth
  • cognitive inability to comprehend and follow directions.

Recruiting US locations

  • Chilldren's Hospital Los Angeles

    Los Angeles, CA 90027

    Site contact: Stephen Yen · 323-361-2130 · syen@chla.usc.edu

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Stephen Yen, DMD, PhD · 3233612130 · syen@chla.usc.edu
  • Jose Polido, DDS · 3233612130 · jpolido@chla.usc.edu
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