Dental plaque

Researchers compare two common mouthwashes to see which reduces dental plaque more effectively in young patients with gum inflammation. Sixty patients aged 15 to 25 use either a chlorhexidine rinse or an essential oil rinse twice daily for three months. The team measures plaque o…

This study tests whether a natural miswak (chewing stick) or a manual toothbrush is better at removing dental plaque in people with fixed braces. Ninety participants aged 18 to 30 will have one side of their mouth cleaned with miswak and the other side with a toothbrush. Plaque l…

This study compares two popular mouthwashes, Listerine and Chlorhexidine, to see which better controls gum inflammation and plaque in people undergoing orthodontic treatment with braces. Sixty participants aged 13-40 will use one of the rinses and be checked at 2 and 4 weeks. The…

This study tests a new toothpaste with stannous fluoride to see if it improves gum health and reduces plaque better than regular fluoride toothpaste. About 300 adults with mild to moderate gum inflammation will brush with the test toothpaste for 24 weeks. Researchers will measure…

This trial asks whether the sequence of powered toothbrushing and dental flossing changes how much dental plaque is removed. Forty-six healthy adults will try both orders — brushing then flossing, and flossing then brushing — with a 15-day break in between. Plaque levels are meas…

This trial tests whether adding an interdental brush, water flosser, or rubber toothpick to twice-daily toothbrushing reduces plaque and gum bleeding more than brushing alone. Twenty-nine dental students with gingivitis will use each method in different sections of their mouth fo…

This study tests two types of fluoride varnish—one that hardens with a special light and a standard one—to see if they can reverse white spot lesions (early cavities) that often appear after braces are removed. About 38 teenagers who are finishing orthodontic treatment will recei…

This study tested whether a hands-on teaching method called Touch-to-Teach helps people with dental crowns clean between their teeth better than standard advice. 36 adults with at least one crown took part and were split into two groups: one got personalized brush training, the o…

This study tested whether a mouthrinse made with red grape seed extract and a fluoride compound can reduce dental plaque. Fifty healthy volunteers used the rinse three times a day for four days without brushing. The trial was double-blind and cross-over, meaning each person tried…

This study tested a chlorhexidine varnish applied to teeth in people with braces. Each person's mouth was split: one side got the active varnish, the other a placebo. Over 3 months, researchers measured gum overgrowth, plaque buildup, and early tooth decay (white spots). The goal…

This study tested whether charcoal-infused toothbrushes remove plaque and stains better than regular nylon toothbrushes. Thirty-six Egyptian adults brushed twice daily for 4 weeks with standard toothpaste. Plaque and stain levels were measured at the start and end. The goal is to…

This study tested whether a new mouthwash called MicroRepair ABX works as well as the standard chlorhexidine mouthwash for treating plaque-induced gingivitis (gum inflammation). Forty adults with gum disease used one of the two mouthwashes twice daily for 14 days after a professi…

This study tested two daily-use mouth rinses containing chlorhexidine (CHX) plus either hydrogen peroxide or cetylpyridinium chloride against a placebo rinse. Over 3 months, 81 adults used the rinse twice daily alongside normal brushing. Researchers measured plaque buildup, gum i…

This study tested whether using a stannous fluoride toothpaste along with a cetylpyridinium chloride mouthwash can improve gum health and reduce plaque buildup better than using regular fluoride toothpaste alone. About 199 adults with mild gum disease (gingivitis) took part. Rese…

This study tested whether a toothpaste with stannous fluoride can prevent dental plaque better than a regular fluoride toothpaste. 91 healthy adults brushed twice daily for 14 days after a professional teeth cleaning. Plaque levels were measured at the start, after one day, and a…

This study tested whether using a special toothpaste and mouthwash together with a manual toothbrush works better than regular fluoride toothpaste alone for reducing plaque and improving gum health. 90 adults with mild to moderate gum problems brushed twice daily for 12 weeks. Re…

This study tested whether an experimental toothpaste with stannous fluoride, zinc chloride, and alumina can improve gum health better than a regular fluoride toothpaste. 175 adults with mild to moderate gingivitis used the toothpaste for 4 weeks. Researchers measured gum bleeding…

This study tested whether a toothpaste with stannous fluoride can improve gum health better than a regular fluoride toothpaste. 154 adults with mild gum inflammation (gingivitis) used one of the two toothpastes for 12 weeks. Researchers measured gum bleeding and plaque to see whi…

This study tested how well floss and three different mouthwashes (one with essential oils and alcohol, one with essential oils but no alcohol, and one with CPC+Zn and no alcohol) reduce plaque and gum inflammation. 228 adults with mild to moderate gum disease took part. The goal …

This study tested whether using a mouthwash with cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) along with regular brushing improves gum health and reduces plaque more than brushing alone. 136 adults with mild to moderate gingivitis used either the CPC mouthwash or just brushed with fluoride too…

This study tests whether a 3D intraoral scanner can accurately measure dental plaque compared to the traditional method of applying a dye and visually scoring. Twenty adults with at least 20 natural teeth and visible plaque will be scanned before and after plaque disclosure and a…

Researchers are testing whether a toothpaste containing proteins, enzymes, and fluoride improves gum health and reduces plaque more than a standard fluoride toothpaste. The study enrolls healthy adults aged 18 to 70 with mild gum inflammation. Participants use one of the two toot…

This trial tests whether interactive dental health education—using games or peer groups—can improve oral hygiene, self-efficacy, and self-esteem in orphans aged 7 to 12. It compares these methods against a standard lecture-style session. The goal is to see if more engaging teachi…

This study tested whether offering small financial rewards (like a drawing for a prize) could motivate parents to brush their young children's teeth more often. About 244 families with kids in Early Head Start programs took part. The goal was to see if the reward program increase…

This study tested two mouthwashes—a standard antiseptic (chlorhexidine) and a new one (MicroRepair ABX)—in 40 adults with gingivitis (gum inflammation). After a professional cleaning, participants used their assigned mouthwash twice daily for 14 days. Researchers measured gum ble…

This study tested a home-use light device and special mouth rinse to help people with oral lichen planus, a painful mouth condition. Thirteen participants used the device daily for a year alongside standard care. The goal was to see if it could reduce pain and inflammation better…

This study tested whether using mouth rinses or chewing gum between morning and evening brushing reduces plaque buildup and improves breath freshness. Twenty healthy adults tried five different products (or no product) on separate days. Plaque was measured by staining teeth and t…

This study tested whether a water flosser is better than an interdental brush at removing plaque and reducing gum inflammation in people with braces. 75 adults with braces used both tools on different sides of their mouth for 3 months. The goal was to see which tool cleans better…

This trial asks whether a bristled tongue brush, a plastic scraper, or a metal scraper is more effective at removing the biofilm that coats the tongue. Thirty healthy adults aged 18 to 25 will use each device daily for two weeks, with a week off in between, while researchers meas…

This study looks at two different ways clear aligners are trimmed—one that sits on the gums and one that stops at the gum line—to see which leads to less plaque and healthier gums. Twenty adults with mild to moderate crowding will wear both designs at the same time (one on top, o…

This completed trial tested four ways to clean clear plastic aligners used for straightening teeth. Sixty adults wore aligners for 10 days and cleaned them twice daily by brushing with water, soaking in chlorhexidine mouthwash, using an effervescent tablet, or combining an ultras…

This study tested a program called Smile Smarts-PK, where teachers in Pakistani schools gave oral health lessons to students aged 10-15. The goal was to see if this approach could improve how well kids clean their teeth. Over 4,000 students from 40 schools took part, with half ge…

This study looked at 56 extracted teeth to see which polishing method — bristle brush, rubber cup, or air polishing — makes the tooth surface smoothest after scaling. Smoother teeth may help prevent plaque buildup and improve oral health. Researchers used a powerful microscope to…

This study tested a new oral health education program called MyBRUSH in 176 twelve-year-old children in Sabah, Malaysia. The goal was to see if it improves their knowledge, attitude, and habits about using toothpaste and brushing teeth, and also reduces dental plaque. One group r…

This study looked at whether showing children pictures of healthy teeth or decayed teeth helps them learn to brush better. Sixty kids aged 7 to 14 received hands-on brushing lessons, some with positive images, some with negative images, and some with no images. Researchers measur…