Evaluation of Plaque Removal Efficacy of Two Different Toothbrush Bristle Designs

Aravind, A; Isahak, Libina; Dinsha, AN; Pathak, Mridusmita; Suresh, Kevin; Mohan, Sreerag

doi:10.5005/jp-journals-10051-0073

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“…There was no discernible difference in efficiency. 9 Aravind and Carvalho and their teams demonstrated comparable results (2019). 9,10 Further, Naik et al investigated the influence of various bristle patterns on the periodontal condition of patients receiving orthodontic treatment.…”

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“…9 Aravind and Carvalho and their teams demonstrated comparable results (2019). 9,10 Further, Naik et al investigated the influence of various bristle patterns on the periodontal condition of patients receiving orthodontic treatment. Although all three designs effectively removed plaque, it was shown that criss-cross bristles removed the most plaque in individuals wearing dental braces.…”

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confidence: 87%

“…This result corroborated a study conducted by Sripriya et al in which they compared the plaque clearance effectiveness of four distinct bristle shapes. There was no discernible difference in efficiency 9 . Aravind and Carvalho and their teams demonstrated comparable results (2019) 9,10 …”

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confidence: 91%

“…There was no discernible difference in efficiency 9 . Aravind and Carvalho and their teams demonstrated comparable results (2019) 9,10 …”

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confidence: 91%

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Assessment of plaque control efficacy using two types of toothbrushes in young adults: An interventional crossover study

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Objective Evaluation of plaque removal efficacy of short‐headed toothbrush as compared to conventional/traditional toothbrush. Method A total of 20 subjects meeting the inclusion criteria were considered. Selected subjects were divided into test and control groups. Initially, subjects were advised to refrain from brushing teeth for 24 h, to determine the plaque index (PI) and gingival index (GI) at the baseline. Further, crossover observation between the groups was recorded based on short‐headed toothbrush (Curaprox CS 5460) and traditional brushes (ultrasoft). Finally, a questionnaire survey was conducted to gather preferences and experiences of each subject. Results In terms of plaque removal, the short‐headed toothbrush and the conventional toothbrush demonstrated comparable results. In terms of PI and GI, the intergroup comparison revealed no significant differences (p = 0.878). Individual acceptability of the short‐headed toothbrush was shown to be higher in the questionnaire survey. Conclusion It was observed that both toothbrushes showed similar efficacy. However, the subjects preferred short‐headed toothbrush. Clinical relevance Short‐headed toothbrushes comprising a higher number of bristles can be recommended in terms of better oral hygiene.

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