Interspace/interdental brushes for oral hygiene in orthodontic patients with fixed appliances

The Patient‐Centred Interdental Cleaning Concept—Consensus Based on a Round Table

“…Individuals undergoing fixed orthodontic therapy frequently exhibit suboptimal plaque control, primarily due to challenges in performing effective oral hygiene practices with orthodontic appliances in place. A Cochrane systematic review compared the effectiveness of using standard toothbrushes alone to a combination of standard toothbrushes and interdental brushes for plaque removal during fixed orthodontic appliance therapy [ 117 ]. No eligible studies related to the objectives of their review were identified.…”

“…The wear of interdental brushes and normal toothbrushes is increased while cleaning orthodontic appliances; hence, the brushes need to be replaced frequently. This necessity increases the economic burden of oral hygiene products for this group of patients [ 117 ]. Based primarily on this cost–benefit analysis and not so much on efficacy, the review authors concluded that ‘the present practice of recommending the use of interdental brushes in addition to standard toothbrushes is not supported by clinical investigations ’ .…”

The Patient‐Centred Interdental Cleaning Concept—Consensus Based on a Round Table

“…Individuals undergoing fixed orthodontic therapy frequently exhibit suboptimal plaque control, primarily due to challenges in performing effective oral hygiene practices with orthodontic appliances in place. A Cochrane systematic review compared the effectiveness of using standard toothbrushes alone to a combination of standard toothbrushes and interdental brushes for plaque removal during fixed orthodontic appliance therapy [ 117 ]. No eligible studies related to the objectives of their review were identified.…”

“…The wear of interdental brushes and normal toothbrushes is increased while cleaning orthodontic appliances; hence, the brushes need to be replaced frequently. This necessity increases the economic burden of oral hygiene products for this group of patients [ 117 ]. Based primarily on this cost–benefit analysis and not so much on efficacy, the review authors concluded that ‘the present practice of recommending the use of interdental brushes in addition to standard toothbrushes is not supported by clinical investigations ’ .…”

The Effect of an Educational/ Preventive Program on Adolescents Undergoing Fixed Orthodontic Treatment: A Clinical Study

“…Clinical studies have shown special interest in strategies that benefit the oral hygiene of adolescents with orthodontic appliances, in view of their limitation relative to plaque control, habits and priorities [10,16,17,18,19] and thereby, the increase in risk of enamel demineralization and gingival inflammation [20] this being the reason why this study investigated this age group. This study adopted a prevention protocol for adolescents who wore fixed orthodontic appliances, consisting of professional prophylaxis and educational/preventive measures, such as photograph albums, verbal instruction, dental plaque revelation, mannequins to demonstrate the correct toothbrushing technique, and use of dental floss around the orthodontic brackets.…”

What Are The Optimum Plaque Control Methods For Patients With Fixed Orthodontic Appliances?

“…A Cochrane review addressed the question of whether IDBs provide additional benefits to patients with FAs but failed to identify any eligible studies to support the use of IDBs in addition to standard toothbrushing. 10…”

The Patient‐Centred Interdental Cleaning Concept—Consensus Based on a Round Table

“…Individuals undergoing fixed orthodontic therapy frequently exhibit suboptimal plaque control, primarily due to challenges in performing effective oral hygiene practices with orthodontic appliances in place. A Cochrane systematic review compared the effectiveness of using standard toothbrushes alone to a combination of standard toothbrushes and interdental brushes for plaque removal during fixed orthodontic appliance therapy [ 117 ]. No eligible studies related to the objectives of their review were identified.…”

“…The wear of interdental brushes and normal toothbrushes is increased while cleaning orthodontic appliances; hence, the brushes need to be replaced frequently. This necessity increases the economic burden of oral hygiene products for this group of patients [ 117 ]. Based primarily on this cost–benefit analysis and not so much on efficacy, the review authors concluded that ‘the present practice of recommending the use of interdental brushes in addition to standard toothbrushes is not supported by clinical investigations ’ .…”

The Effect of an Educational/ Preventive Program on Adolescents Undergoing Fixed Orthodontic Treatment: A Clinical Study

“…Clinical studies have shown special interest in strategies that benefit the oral hygiene of adolescents with orthodontic appliances, in view of their limitation relative to plaque control, habits and priorities [10,16,17,18,19] and thereby, the increase in risk of enamel demineralization and gingival inflammation [20] this being the reason why this study investigated this age group. This study adopted a prevention protocol for adolescents who wore fixed orthodontic appliances, consisting of professional prophylaxis and educational/preventive measures, such as photograph albums, verbal instruction, dental plaque revelation, mannequins to demonstrate the correct toothbrushing technique, and use of dental floss around the orthodontic brackets.…”

What Are The Optimum Plaque Control Methods For Patients With Fixed Orthodontic Appliances?

“…A Cochrane review addressed the question of whether IDBs provide additional benefits to patients with FAs but failed to identify any eligible studies to support the use of IDBs in addition to standard toothbrushing. 10…”

The Patient‐Centred Interdental Cleaning Concept—Consensus Based on a Round Table

“…Individuals undergoing fixed orthodontic therapy frequently exhibit suboptimal plaque control, primarily due to challenges in performing effective oral hygiene practices with orthodontic appliances in place. A Cochrane systematic review compared the effectiveness of using standard toothbrushes alone to a combination of standard toothbrushes and interdental brushes for plaque removal during fixed orthodontic appliance therapy [ 117 ]. No eligible studies related to the objectives of their review were identified.…”

“…The wear of interdental brushes and normal toothbrushes is increased while cleaning orthodontic appliances; hence, the brushes need to be replaced frequently. This necessity increases the economic burden of oral hygiene products for this group of patients [ 117 ]. Based primarily on this cost–benefit analysis and not so much on efficacy, the review authors concluded that ‘the present practice of recommending the use of interdental brushes in addition to standard toothbrushes is not supported by clinical investigations ’ .…”

The Effect of an Educational/ Preventive Program on Adolescents Undergoing Fixed Orthodontic Treatment: A Clinical Study

“…Clinical studies have shown special interest in strategies that benefit the oral hygiene of adolescents with orthodontic appliances, in view of their limitation relative to plaque control, habits and priorities [10,16,17,18,19] and thereby, the increase in risk of enamel demineralization and gingival inflammation [20] this being the reason why this study investigated this age group. This study adopted a prevention protocol for adolescents who wore fixed orthodontic appliances, consisting of professional prophylaxis and educational/preventive measures, such as photograph albums, verbal instruction, dental plaque revelation, mannequins to demonstrate the correct toothbrushing technique, and use of dental floss around the orthodontic brackets.…”

What Are The Optimum Plaque Control Methods For Patients With Fixed Orthodontic Appliances?

“…A Cochrane review addressed the question of whether IDBs provide additional benefits to patients with FAs but failed to identify any eligible studies to support the use of IDBs in addition to standard toothbrushing. 10…”