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

Description

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.

Conditions

Toothbrushing, Gingivitis, Cleft Lip and Palate

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

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.

Effectiveness of Dual Light Therapy Electric Toothbrush vs.Manual Toothbrush on Periodontal Health of Orthodontic Patients Undergoing Oral Surgery

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

Condition
Toothbrushing
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Los Angeles

Chilldren's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90027

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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

Ages Eligible for Study

6 Years to 20 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Children's Hospital Los Angeles,

Stephen Yen, DMD, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Children's Hospital Los Angeles and USC

Study Record Dates

2027-11-30