Effectiveness of Electric Toothbrush for Plaque Removal. Differences from Manual Toothbrush in Brushing Time and Technique.

The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of plaque control performed with electric and manual toothbrushes. Fifteen children with primary dentition and 14 children with mixed dentition were divided in two groups and randomly assigned to utilize a manual or an electric toothbrush. In the first session, professional plaque removal was performed, and the children spent 24 hours without brushing their teeth. In the second session, plaque was disclosed and assessed on all facial and lingual surfaces. After that, all children brushed their teeth with the predetermined toothbrush. The next procedure was the disclosure and measurement of residual plaque. After a period of 7 days, the children switched the kind of toothbrush, and the same procedures were repeated. According to the statistical analysis of the results, there were no significant differences concerning plaque removal when the toothbrushes were utilized by children with mixed dentition. On the other hand, the electric toothbrush promoted significantly greater plaque removal on the lingual surfaces of teeth from children with primary dentition.

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A randomized clinical trial to evaluate the plaque removal efficacy of an oscillating-rotating toothbrush versus a sonic toothbrush in orthodontic patients using digital imaging analysis of the anterior dentition

The Angle Orthodontist ◽

10.2319/080317-520.1 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 89 (3) ◽

pp. 385-390 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Christina Erbe ◽

Collin Jacobs ◽

Malgorzata Klukowska ◽

Hans Timm ◽

Julie Grender ◽

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Keyword(s):

Primary Outcome ◽

Orthodontic Appliances ◽

Imaging Analysis ◽

Plaque Score ◽

Plaque Removal ◽

Fixed Orthodontic Appliances ◽

Adolescent Patients ◽

Orthodontic Patients ◽

Single Use ◽

Electric Toothbrush

ABSTRACT Objective: To compare the plaque removal efficacy of an oscillating-rotating electric toothbrush with an orthodontic brush head versus a sonic toothbrush in adolescent patients with fixed orthodontic appliances. Materials and Methods: This was a randomized, examiner-blind, replicate single-use, two-treatment, four-period, crossover study with a washout period between visits of approximately 24 hours. Forty-four adolescent patients with fixed orthodontic appliances in both arches were randomized based on a computer-generated randomization schedule to one of four toothbrush treatment sequences. The primary outcome was plaque score change from baseline, measured using digital plaque imaging analysis. Results: Baseline plaque levels for both brush treatments were high, covering more than 50% of the tooth area. Effective plaque removal was observed with both brush treatments (P < .001); however, the reduction in plaque with the oscillating-rotating toothbrush was statistically significantly greater (P = .017) compared with the sonic toothbrush. Conclusions: The study provides evidence for more effective plaque-removing efficacy of the oscillating-rotating toothbrush versus the sonic toothbrush among orthodontic patients.

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Effectiveness of the Use of Manual and Electric Toothbrushes and the Effect of Educational Brushing Teeth with Video Animation on OHI-S Children with Down syndrome

Indonesian Journal of Dental Medicine ◽

10.20473/ijdm.v4i1.2021.6-10 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 6

Author(s):

Alivy Aulia Az Zahra ◽

Natasha Winona Audrey ◽

Devalna Siwi Ichyana ◽

Tania Saskianti ◽

Seno Pradopo ◽

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Keyword(s):

Down Syndrome ◽

Visual Learning ◽

Tooth Brushing ◽

Test Results ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After ◽

Manual Toothbrush ◽

Electric Toothbrush ◽

And Control ◽

Control Purpose

Background: Down Syndrome children have better ability in capturing instructions visually. The audio-visual learning method can be applied to Down Syndrome children. Electric toothbrushes were made to make it easier for them to brush their teeth, besides those electric toothbrushes have a handle that is comfortable to hold and control. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of electric and manual toothbrushes on Down Syndrome children OHI-S scores and determine the effect of education on tooth brushing with animated videos on Down Syndrome children OHI-S scores. Methods: Subjects of the study were 34 Down Syndrome children aged 6-19 years in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia. OHI-S scores were recorded before and after the subjects were educated to brush their teeth with animated videos or dental phantoms. OHI-S scores were also recorded before and after the subjects brushed their teeth using manual toothbrushes or electric toothbrushes. Results: The test results Independent T-test (p> 0.05) showed there was no significant difference between tooth brushing using a manual toothbrush and an electric toothbrush to the decline of OHI-S score of Down Syndrome children. The results of the Mann-Whitney statistical test were p> 0.05, that there was no significant difference in the reduction in OHI-S scores between Down Syndrome children who were educated with animated videos and dental phantoms. Conclusion: There was no significant difference between manual toothbrushes and electric toothbrushes and there was no significant influence of Down Syndrome OHI-S children who were educated with animated videos or dental phantoms.

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A randomized clinical trial comparing plaque removal efficacy of an oscillating–rotating power toothbrush to a manual toothbrush by multiple examiners

International Journal of Dental Hygiene ◽

10.1111/idh.12225 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 14 (4) ◽

pp. 278-283 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

B Kurtz ◽

M Reise ◽

M Klukowska ◽

JM Grender ◽

H Timm ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Clinical Trial ◽

Randomized Clinical Trial ◽

Plaque Removal ◽

Manual Toothbrush

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Relationship between the plaque removal efficacy of a manual toothbrush and brushing force

Journal Of Clinical Periodontology ◽

10.1111/j.1600-051x.1998.tb02464.x ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 25 (5) ◽

pp. 413-416 ◽

Cited By ~ 48

Author(s):

G. A. Weijden ◽

M. F. Timmerman ◽

M. M. Danser ◽

U. Velden

Keyword(s):

Plaque Removal ◽

Manual Toothbrush

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Effect of instruction and motivation in the use of electric and manual toothbrushes in periodontal patients: a comparative study

Brazilian Oral Research ◽

10.1590/s1806-83242004000400004 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 18 (4) ◽

pp. 296-300 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Tove Roscher ◽

Cassiano Kuchenbecker Rösing ◽

Per Gjermo ◽

Anne Merete Aass

Keyword(s):

T Test ◽

Professional Advice ◽

Randomized Controlled ◽

Alpha Level ◽

Manual Toothbrush ◽

Electric Toothbrush ◽

Plaque Control ◽

Second Period ◽

Paired T Test ◽

Group Comparisons

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of manual and electric toothbrushes in plaque control in periodontal patients after proper instructions. Thirty six periodontal patients (mean age of 49 years, 21 females and 15 males) were included and completed the study (100% compliance). A single-blinded, randomized, controlled, cross-over clinical design was adopted, with the patients using during 2 periods of 14 days each the manual and/or electric toothbrush. Four subgroups of 9 individuals were studied: A1 - used manual toothbrush in both experimental periods; A2 - used the manual toothbrush during the first period and the electrical toothbrush during the second period; B1 - used electrical toothbrush during both periods; B2 - used the electrical toothbrush in the first period and the manual one in the second period. Brushing was performed during 14 days and at day 14 and 28 it was performed in the clinic, and timing of brushing was recorded without patients being aware. The Plaque Index (Silness, Löe, 1964) was used. Intra-group comparisons were performed by paired t-test and inter-group comparisons by independent sample t-test, with an alpha level of 0.05. The results showed no difference between the tested brushes neither for plaque nor for timing. However, re-instruction was detected as an important factor, since for all groups the second period, after reinstruction, showed lower plaque scores. It is concluded that professional advice and instruction and re-instruction seem more important in order to obtain good plaque control than the choice of toothbrush in subjects with periodontal disease.

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