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Which interdental cleaner wins for gum health?

NCT ID NCT07150910

Disease control Sponsor: Bulent Ecevit University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study compared interdental brushes and rubber bristle cleaners in 40 adults with gingivitis (early gum disease). Participants used one of the two tools for four weeks. Researchers measured plaque removal and gum bleeding, and also asked about satisfaction. The goal was to see which tool works better and is preferred by users.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
interdental brush and rubber bristle interdental cleaner
What this could lead to
If one tool proves better, it could guide dentists and patients toward more effective daily gum care.
What could go wrong
This was a small, short-term study (40 people) with no blinding, so results may not apply broadly or show lasting benefits.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

40 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2021

Finished

Aug 2022

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 35 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.

Inclusion Criteria: * probing sulcus depth ≤ 3 mm and full-mouth bleeding on probing (BOP) score ≥ 20% * presence of at least 20 natural teeth (excluding third molars), with a minimum of five teeth per quadrant * at least four evaluable interproximal sites without crowns or restorations in each quadrant of the maxilla and mandible * compatibility of both interdental cleaning devices with a minimum of four interproximal spaces per quadrant * no prior experience with interdental cleaning tools * willing to participate * capable of understanding and complying with the study procedures and instructions. Exclusion Criteria: * smoking * presence of severe gingivitis or clinical attachment loss * systemic diseases * use of antibiotics within the past three months * use of anticoagulant medications or mouthwashes * pregnancy or lactation.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gingivitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Oral hygiene

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University

    Zonguldak, Turkey (Türkiye)

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