The Incidence of Gingival Fissures _ a Crossover Single-blinded Randomized Clinical Trial

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The objective of this study is to evaluate the incidence of gingival fissures according to the type of brush used, soft and medium.

Detailed Description
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Gingival recession constitute a functional and aesthetic problem that affects much of the population. One of the possible causes refers to a traumatic brushing. Individuals who have an excessive tooth brushing can cause injuries to your gums, such as abrasions and fissures. These lesions have been considered subrogated outcomes of gingival recession noninfectious. The literature only reports and case series showing the gingival fissures, which were once associated with traumatic occlusion. This is the first clinical trial to evaluate the gingival fissures according to the type of brush used.

Official Title
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The Incidence of Gingival Fissures _ a Crossover Single-blinded Randomized

Conditions
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Gingival Recession, Wounds and Injuries

Intervention / Treatment
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* Device: Toothbrush type


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: good/ excellent health; idade de 14 a 20 anos; at least 20 teeth without a history of destructive periodontal disease, absence of gingival bleeding; absence of loss of attachment/recession ≥2mm in molars and pre-molars in the buccal areas. Exclusion Criteria: were unable to provide consent or comply with the sudy protocol; smokers; pregnant women; persons under orthodontic treatment or with dental or implant prosthesis, presence of cervical abrasions, restorations or caries; need of antibiotic prophylaxis associated with dental procedures.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 14 Years
Maximum Age: 20 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Basic Science
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment
Masking: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Active Comparator: Toothbrush type - medium<br>This is a crossover study, where the person used either a soft brush (control) and the medium brush (test). | Device: Toothbrush type<br>* Evaluate the use of toothbrushes with bristles soft and medium<br>|
| Active Comparator: Toothbrush type - soft<br>This is a crossover study, where the person used either a soft brush (control)and the medium brush(test). | Device: Toothbrush type<br>* Evaluate the use of toothbrushes with bristles soft and medium<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gingival Fissures associated with toothbrushing | This study took standardized photographs every 2 or 3 days during two periods of 28 days for evaluation of gingival fissures. These were measured by application of a disclosing solution of plaque on teeth and gums of the participants. The application developer board is safe, without contra-indications in the literature and facilitates visualization of gingival lesions and plaque. | 3 months | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Toothbrushing, gingival recession