Dental Plaque, Gingivitis
Conditions
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
Interventions
Oscillating-rotating electric toothbrush used twice daily
DEVICESonic electric toothbrush
Sonic electric toothbrush used twice daily
DEVICEManual toothbrush
Manual toothbrush used twice daily
Sponsors
Procter and Gamble
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Subjects were excluded from this study for the following reasons; * pregnancy, * rampant caries, * severe periodontitis, * at discretionary of the Principal Investigator.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 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). |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed