Comparative Frequency of Use of the Electric Toothbrush and Hand Toothbrush

Muhler, Joseph C.

doi:10.1902/jop.1969.40.5.268

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“…On a longitudinal basis, it was reassuring to observe that the PIs at visit 2 were significantly lower than those at baseline (Table 1). This expected and consistent observation from our studies is likely to be due to 3 factors: improved plaque removal by the PTB compared to the previous manual brush, the 'novelty effect' of using a new device (Muhler 1969) and the Hawthorne effect due to participation in a clinical trial (Robertson et al 1989, Ainamo et al 1997, Heasman et al 1998). The novelty effect may be a confounding factor in those studies which include a manual toothbrush in the design.…”

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Testing the efficacy of plaque removal of a prototype brush head for a powered toothbrush

McCracken

Heasman

Stacey

et al. 2000

J Clinic Periodontology

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Testing the efficacy of plaque removal of a prototype brush head for a powered toothbrush

McCracken

Heasman

Stacey

et al. 2000

J Clinic Periodontology

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“…In longer-term studies compliance becomes an important inter-subject variable and can be assessed by telephone calls, questionnaires and by entering into a calendar or log diary, the time and duration of toothbrushing on a daily basis (McKendrick et al 1971, Walsh et al 1989, Stalnacke et al 1995, Forgas-Brockman 1998). An assessment of potential compliance in longterm studies can be made from the study of comparative frequency of use of PTB and manual toothbrushes reported by Muhler (1969). 280 subjects who had purchased PTBs were contacted and monitored over 12 months.…”

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Powered toothbrushes: a review of clinical trials

Heasman

McCracken

1999

J Clinic Periodontology

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There is now a vast range of powered toothbrushes (PTBs) available on the market and the efficacy of each product is usually determined in one, or a series of controlled clinical trials. This article reviews briefly the design of PTBs, some of the proposed indications for their use, and the principal observations from published studies of these products. The important issues regarding the regulation and design of trials involving PTBs are discussed and some recommendations are proposed with a view to developing a more structured approach to testing these products.

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“…In the 1960s, compliance was less than 50% (Stalnacke et al, 1995) after 6 months. However, two well-controlled recent studies showed compliance in the 70-80% range, particularly in periodontal patients who had been historically poorly compliant with oral hygiene instructions (Muhler, 1969;Hellstadius et al, 1993).…”

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Electric Toothbrushes–For Whom are They Designed?

Ciancio

2002

Adv Dent Res.

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Powered toothbrushes were first introduced on a large scale in the early 1960s. However, because of a clear lack of superiority compared with manual brushes, and problems with mechanical breakdowns, their sales decreased significantly. However, recommendation for their use continued in special populations with dexterity and cognition problems. The 1990s ushered in an era of new technology, and studies began to suggest superiority of some powered brushes, particularly those using oscillating-rotating or counter-rotational actions. Some studies have shown interproximal cleansing abilities superior to those of manual brushes and yielding results similar to those achieved with the use of a manual brush and floss. Both controlled and open-labeled studies have suggested that electric brushes improve gingival health with patients who routinely used manual brushes prior to using these new powered brushes, and safety has been clearly established. In recommending powered toothbrushes, practitioners should familiarize themselves with the products available, with the clinical studies supporting their benefits compared with manual brushes, their safety and ease of use, and the patient's economic status.

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Comparative Frequency of Use of the Electric Toothbrush and Hand Toothbrush

Cited by 15 publications

References 15 publications

Testing the efficacy of plaque removal of a prototype brush head for a powered toothbrush

Testing the efficacy of plaque removal of a prototype brush head for a powered toothbrush

Powered toothbrushes: a review of clinical trials

Electric Toothbrushes–For Whom are They Designed?

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