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Randomized Controlled Trial
. 2023 May;21(2):382-388.
doi: 10.1111/idh.12656. Epub 2022 Dec 26.

Efficacy of a new sonic powered toothbrush versus a manual toothbrush in a young population. A randomized cross-over clinical trial

Barallat Lucía  1 , Ben-Kiran Léna  1 , Calvo Xavi  1 , Blanca Paniagua  1 , Andrés Pascual-La Rocca  1
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Randomized Controlled Trial

Efficacy of a new sonic powered toothbrush versus a manual toothbrush in a young population. A randomized cross-over clinical trial

Barallat Lucía et al. Int J Dent Hyg. 2023 May.

Abstract

Objective: To compare the effectiveness of dental plaque removal between a new sonic toothbrush and a manual toothbrush.

Methods: In total, 75 healthy dental students participated in this randomized double-blind crossover clinical trial. Subjects were randomly assigned to one of the two groups (manual or sonic toothbrush) and underwent a single toothbrushing exercise. Seven days after, patients were asked to repeat the same procedure with the other toothbrush. Plaque scores were recorded before and after brushing.

Results: A significant mean reduction in the full-mouth plaque index was observed after the use of both type of brushes: 46.2% ± 0.28% (p = 0.000) and 50.5% ± 0.24% (p = 0.000) for the manual and sonic toothbrush, respectively. However, there were no statistically significant differences between the two types of brushes (p = 0.277). Regarding plaque reduction on the distinct tooth surfaces, differences between the groups reached statistical significance in favour of the sonic toothbrush only on the buccal sites (p = 0.003).

Conclusions: Both devices lead to similar plaque score reduction after a single tooth brushing.

Keywords: manual toothbrush; oral hygiene; sonic toothbrush.

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