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Stauff, I., Derman, S. H. M., Barbe, A. G., Hoefer, K. C., Bizhang, M., Zimmer, S. and Noack, M. J. (2018). Efficacy and acceptance of a high-velocity microdroplet device for interdental cleaning in gingivitis patientsA monitored, randomized controlled trial. Int. J. Dent. Hyg., 16 (2). S. E31 - 7. HOBOKEN: WILEY. ISSN 1601-5037

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Abstract

ObjectivesTo compare in a randomized clinical trial the efficacy of a high-velocity microdroplet device for interdental cleaning vs dental floss at reducing plaque and gingivitis. MethodsSixty participants with an irregular interdental home cleaning regime were randomly assigned to use either a microdroplet device (n=40, test) or dental floss (n=20, control) for 4weeks. At baseline and reassessment, the papilla bleeding index, the modified proximal plaque index and the amount of gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) were recorded. At the second appointment, participants completed a questionnaire regarding their assigned interdental cleaning option. The process quality of this investigator-initiated trial was ensured by independent scientific observers and media representatives. ResultsImprovement in the interdental cleaning routine reduced gingivitis in both groups (P<.05). The microdroplet device was more effective at reducing plaque (P=.003). The GCF amount remained the same in both groups. Comfort of use was greater with the microdroplet device. However, self-reported effectiveness was superior with dental floss. About 85% of participants using the microdroplet device said they would continue daily use. ConclusionImproving the interdental cleaning routine with the microdroplet device or dental floss reduced gingivitis and plaque in both groups. Acceptance regarding comfort of use was higher with the microdroplet device. Dental floss remained the first choice for narrow interdental spaces, yet the microdroplet device offers an effective and well-accepted alternative for patients who fail the proper flossing routine.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Stauff, I. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Derman, S. H. M. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Barbe, A. G. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Hoefer, K. C. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Bizhang, M. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Zimmer, S. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Noack, M. J. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-188610
DOI:	10.1111/idh.12292
Journal or Publication Title:	Int. J. Dent. Hyg.
Volume:	16
Number:	2
Page Range:	S. E31 - 7
Date:	2018
Publisher:	WILEY
Place of Publication:	HOBOKEN
ISSN:	1601-5037
Language:	English
Faculty:	Unspecified
Divisions:	Unspecified
Subjects:	no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language CREVICULAR FLUID; MANAGING GINGIVITIS; WATER MICRODROPS; PLAQUE CONTROL; PERIODONTITIS Multiple languages Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine Multiple languages
Refereed:	Yes
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/18861