Powered vs. Manual Toothbrushing in Stage 3-4 Periodontitis

This study compares the effectiveness of powered and manual toothbrushes in reducing gum bleeding and dental plaque in people with stage 3 or 4 periodontitis. All participants are trained to brush for at least two minutes twice a day. The goal is to find out whether using a powered toothbrush leads to better oral hygiene results than a manual one, when brushing time is standardized. The study will measure bleeding and plaque levels at the beginning and over a 6-month period.

NCT Number	NCT06980714
Lead Sponsor	University of L'Aquila
Conditions	Periodontitis, Dental Plaque, Gingival Bleeding
Enrollment	50 participants
Start Date	2024-11-01
Primary Completion	2026-12 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-12 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-05-20