Automatic toothbrush vs. manual: which cleans braces better?
NCT ID NCT07537790
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a U-shaped automatic toothbrush (Autobrush) removes plaque better than a regular manual toothbrush in teenagers with braces. Forty healthy teens aged 12-15 brushed with both types on different days, and plaque levels were measured before and after. The goal was to see which method works best for keeping teeth clean during orthodontic treatment.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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40 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2025
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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12 to 15 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy adolescents * Aged 12-15 years * With fixed orthodontic appliances * Attending the Orthodontic Department at KAUD Exclusion Criteria: * Medically compromised adolescents, those with disabilities * Individuals without fixed orthodontic appliances * Adolescents with known nylon allergies
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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King Abdulaziz University - Faculty of Dentistry
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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