Plaque removal with the uninstructed use of electric toothbrushes: comparison with a manual brush and toothpaste slurry

Renton-Harper, P.; Addy, M.; Newcombe, Robert G.

doi:10.1034/j.1600-051x.2001.028004325.x

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“…They reported no statistically significant difference between the assessed toothbrushes in terms of plaque reduction during their four-day study period, which is in accordance with the findings of the present study (16). Lazarescu et al assessed the efficacy of plaque removal by Philips-Jordan Hp735 powered and Oral-B Indicator manual toothbrushes.…”

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Comparison of Manual and Electric Toothbrush in Dental Plaque Removal: A Clinical Trial

Sheikh-Al-Eslamian¹,

Youssefi²,

Monir³

et al. 2014

Avicenna J Dent Res

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Background: Mechanical oral hygiene procedures are the most effective means of plaque removal and toothbrush is the most commonly used tool for mechanical plaque removal worldwide. There is an array of available manual and electric toothbrushes in the market. Thus, choosing the best one for dental plaque removal can be of great help for patients. Objectives: This study aimed at compare the efficacy of dental plaque removal using a manual and an electric toothbrush. Materials and Methods:This experimental, single-blinded sequential clinical trial was conducted on 12 patients (ten females and two males) who aged 21 to 30 years old. The tested manual toothbrush was 35-mm soft Oral-B Pulsar and the electric one was Oral-B Professional Care 8500 DLX chargeable D18. Patients' dental plaque score was set as zero through scaling, root planning, and polishing. Subjects were avoided tooth cleaning for three days and on day four, plaque accumulation was assessed using Tureskey's modification of Quigley and Hein plaque index. Results: The mean of plaque index was 2.13 ± 0.83 and 2.11 ± 1.01 in the manual and electric toothbrush groups, respectively. No significant difference was detected between the study toothbrushes in terms of plaque removal (P = 0.374); however, with the manual tooth brushing, plaque removal was significantly greater in the buccal than in lingual surface and in the maxilla than in the mandible (P = 0.03 and P = 0.015, respectively). Conclusions: Similar to previous studies, this study could not show the superiority of electric toothbrush over manual in plaque removal. After 72 hours, the mean of plaque index was greater in buccal than in lingual surface, which may be attributed to the natural cleansing action of the tongue.

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Comparison of Manual and Electric Toothbrush in Dental Plaque Removal: A Clinical Trial

Sheikh-Al-Eslamian¹,

Youssefi²,

Monir³

et al. 2014

Avicenna J Dent Res

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“…. The 3 scored domains are randomization, clearly defined eligibility criteria and blinding (Appendix S1) . When random allocation, defined eligibility criteria and blinding of examiner were present, the study was classified as having a low risk of bias.…”

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The efficacy of powered toothbrushes following a brushing exercise: a systematic review

Rosema

Slot

Helderman

et al. 2014

Int J Dental Hygiene

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The efficacy in plaque removal following a brushing exercise using a powered toothbrush provides a WM plaque score reduction of 46% on average, with a range of 36-65% dependent on the index scale to score plaque. The available evidence indicates that the power supply (rechargeable or replaceable battery), mode of action, as well as brushing duration and type of instructions are factors which contribute to the variation in the observed efficacy.

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“…Therefore, three criteria were selected to estimate the potential risk of bias [Appendix S1 (20–75)]: (i) randomization, (ii) clearly defined inclusion criteria for recruitment and (iii) blinding to the examiner (blinding to the participant in a brushing study is not feasible). An aspect of the score list was given a ‘yes’ for an informative description of the item at issue for a study design that met the quality standard, a ‘no’ for an informative description and a study design that did not meet the quality standard and a ‘?’ for missing or insufficient information.…”

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The efficacy of manual toothbrushes following a brushing exercise: a systematic review

Slot

Wiggelinkhuizen

Rosema

et al. 2012

Int J Dental Hygiene

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Plaque removal with the uninstructed use of electric toothbrushes: comparison with a manual brush and toothpaste slurry

Abstract: The present study, taken with results from others showing greater benefits from the use of electric brushes, supports the idea that dental professionals should, where possible, provide advice and instruction in the use of such devices.

Cited by 16 publications

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Comparison of Manual and Electric Toothbrush in Dental Plaque Removal: A Clinical Trial

Comparison of Manual and Electric Toothbrush in Dental Plaque Removal: A Clinical Trial

The efficacy of powered toothbrushes following a brushing exercise: a systematic review

The efficacy of manual toothbrushes following a brushing exercise: a systematic review

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