Effectiveness of three manual toothbrushes with different bristle designs in terms of plaque removal and gingival inflammation-A Randomized Controlled Trial

In this study three manual toothbrushes were distributed to each individual on baseline( day 0 ) The toothbrushes were of same company i; e Oral B and all were of soft bristle type. The toothbrushes were: i) Oral B Pro Health- Crisscross bristle designed toothbrush ii) Oral B Shiny Clean - Zigzag bristle designed toothbrush iii) Oral-B-Sensitive Care - Flat bristle designed toothbrush With toothbrushes a fluoridated toothpaste was also distributed i.e., Closeup Triple formula anti-germ gel toothpaste red hot-80 gm at the baseline of the study. The overall mean scores of Plaque Index and Gingival index were measured at baseline, 7, 14 and 21 days. Participants were separated in three groups and each group had only received one of the three toothbrush. Participants were instructed to use one type of toothbrush for 21 days, twice a day for 2 minutes. for the adherence or compliance, participants were monitored time to time in brushing time by an individual other than the researcher herself.