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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
Who can join
Ages 6 to 20 · All sexes · Healthy volunteers welcome
Full eligibility criteria
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.
About the study
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.
What is being tested
- Toothbrush (device)
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Los Angeles · Participants: 198 · Started: Mar 11, 2024
Contact the study team
- Stephen Yen, DMD, PhD · Phone: 3233612130
- Jose Polido, DDS · Phone: 3233612130
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06122805
Locations in the U.S.
| California | Chilldren's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.