A Meta-analysis Comparing Toothbrushes on Plaque Removal and Gingival Health
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The aim of this analysis was to compare gingivitis- and plaque-reduction efficacy from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) up to six months long evaluating oscillating-rotating, sonic, and manual toothbrushes
| Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
|---|---|---|
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Study Design
Arms and Interventions
| Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
|---|---|
| Oscillating-Rotating electric toothbrush Twice daily brushing |
Device: Oscillating-rotating electric toothbrush
Oscillating-rotating electric toothbrush used twice daily
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| Sonic electric toothbrush Twice daily brushing |
Device: Sonic electric toothbrush
Sonic electric toothbrush used twice daily
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| Manual toothbrush Twice daily brushing |
Device: Manual toothbrush
Manual toothbrush used twice daily
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Number of Bleeding Sites [Up to 6 months (26 weeks)]
Change from baseline as measured on number of bleeding sites ( via gingival bleeding index, Loe Silness index, Gingival Bleeding Index (GBI), Papillary bleeding index or Mazza gingival index).
- Dental Plaque Scores [Up to 6 months (26 weeks)]
Change from baseline as measured by mean plaque score reduction from baseline (via Turesky's Modification of Quigley-Hein index, or Rustogi Modified Navy Plaque Index).
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Subjects were excluded from this study for the following reasons;
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pregnancy,
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rampant caries,
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severe periodontitis,
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at discretionary of the Principal Investigator.
Contacts and Locations
Locations
| Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Multiple Study Locations | Cincinnati | Ohio | United States | 45040 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Procter and Gamble
Investigators
None specified.Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- 2022BrushMetaAnalysis