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Personalized brush training boosts gum health in crown patients

NCT ID NCT07636954

Disease control Sponsor: Gulf Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

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 other got usual instructions. After three months, the group with personalized training had less plaque and gum inflammation, and reported higher satisfaction.

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Study facts

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

Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

32 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2024

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years and older * Presence of at least one porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crown in the molar region with supragingival margins, in occlusal function for a minimum of 3 months prior to enrollment * Prosthesis does not interfere with the supracrestal attachment apparatus (biologic width preserved) * Clinically healthy periodontium confirmed at screening, with no signs of periodontal disease as per the 2017 World Workshop classification criteria * Systemically healthy with no conditions known to affect periodontal healing or gingival response * Ability and willingness to attend all scheduled study visits at baseline, 1 month, 2 months, and 3 months * Willing and able to provide written informed consent \-- Exclusion Criteria: * Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus * Use of interdental brushes within the previous 6 months * Current smoker or any tobacco user * Use of systemic antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications within the previous 3 months * Regular use of anti-plaque or antimicrobial mouth rinses within the previous 3 months * Currently pregnant or breastfeeding * Fractured or defective fixed prosthesis requiring repair or replacement prior to enrollment * Inability to attend scheduled follow-up visits

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Dental Plaque gingivitis periodontal disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Dental plaque Fixed dental prosthesis Gingivitis Periodontal disease

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • ostgraduate Dental Center, Thumbay University Hospital, Gulf Medical University

    Ajman, Ajman Emirate, United Arab Emirates

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