Powered Toothbrushes: An Opportunity for Biofilm and Gingival Inflammation Control [PDF]
International Journal of Dentistry, 2022 The present review aimed at a broad investigation on the potential of powered as compared to manual toothbrushes in different aspects of clinical dentistry.
Cassiano Kuchenbecker Rösing +6 more
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A naturalistic study of brushing patterns using powered toothbrushes. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2022 Dental caries and periodontal disease are very common chronic diseases closely linked to inadequate removal of dental plaque. Powered toothbrushes are viewed as more effective at removing plaque; however, the conflicting evidence and considerable ...
Mahmoud Essalat +7 more
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A clinicomicrobiological study to evaluate the efficacy of manual and powered toothbrushes among autistic patients [PDF]
Contemporary Clinical Dentistry, 2015 Aim: To compare the efficacy of powered toothbrushes in improving gingival health and reducing salivary red complex counts as compared to manual toothbrushes, among autistic individuals. Materials and Methods: Forty autistics was selected.
Mayuri Vajawat +3 more
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Plaque removal efficacy of manual versus powered toothbrushes in patients with clear aligners: a single-brushing randomized controlled trial [PDF]
BMC Oral HealthBackground This study aimed to compare the plaque removal efficacy of manual and powered toothbrushes around attachments in patients undergoing clear aligner therapy under standardized, single-brushing conditions. Methods This single-center, single-blind
Kübra Arslan Çarpar, Tuğba Yılmaz
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Safety and Design Aspects of Powered Toothbrush—A Narrative Review
Dentistry Journal, 2020 The powered toothbrush has become a modern dental tool that is available in the supermarket. Indeed, the design of the powered toothbrush, e.g., mechanical and electrical, would affect not only the efficacy but also the safety of the products.
Jukka Matinlinna +2 more
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Plaque removal using powered and manual toothbrushes in children with and without attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a randomized controlled trial [PDF]
BMC Oral HealthObjectives To evaluate the effectiveness of powered versus manual toothbrushes in plaque removal among children with and without Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Zeynep UCAR, Bahar Melis AKYILDIZ
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Biodegradable vs. conventional toothbrushes for biofilm control: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials [PDF]
Frontiers in Oral HealthBackgroundDue to the immense environmental impact of plastic waste, there has been a significant increase in interest for both biodegradable and natural toothbrushes (BT) as sustainable forms of daily oral care. This includes bamboo toothbrushes, as well
Frank Mayta-Tovalino +6 more
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In Vitro Evaluation of Manual, Electric, and Sonic Toothbrushing on Composite Restoration Surface Properties and Retention in Primary Teeth [PDF]
Dentistry JournalBackground: The longevity of composite restorations in primary teeth depends on the preservation of both mechanical performance and surface integrity under daily oral hygiene procedures. While powered toothbrushes have been widely investigated for plaque
Francesco Saverio Ludovichetti +6 more
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Smart Toothbrushes and AI-Assisted Oral Hygiene Monitoring for Plaque Control, Gingival Health, and Periodontal Care: A Narrative Review [PDF]
Dentistry JournalEffective toothbrushing is central to plaque control and periodontal health, yet brushing technique and adherence are often inadequate. Smart toothbrushes and digitally assisted oral hygiene systems record brushing behaviour and return feedback to ...
Ghadah K. Bahamdan
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Electric vs Manual Toothbrushing Effects on QLF-Assessed Plaque in Smokers and Non-Smokers: A 24-Week RCT [PDF]
International Dental JournalBackground: Electric toothbrushes are known to outperform manual devices in plaque removal, yet most comparative trials rely on conventional examiner-based indices and none have evaluated efficacy across smoking profiles using objective fluorescence ...
Andrea Di Stefano +12 more
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