Electric vs. Manual Toothbrush for Kids with Cleft Lip/Palate
Part of Genetic & congenital, Infections, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study compares a special dual-light electric toothbrush to a regular manual toothbrush for kids and teens with cleft lip or palate who wear braces. The goal is to see which brush keeps teeth cleaner and gums healthier during orthodontic treatment and after oral surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are a patient at the Craniofacial and Special Care Orthodontic Clinic at Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
- Your child is between 6 and 20 years old.
- Your child is in good overall health (ASA I or II — meaning healthy or only a mild health issue like well-controlled asthma).
- Your child has a cleft lip and/or cleft palate (a gap in the upper lip or roof of the mouth).
- Your child is able to brush their teeth and can understand and follow simple instructions.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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