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Comparison Between Powered and Manual Toothbrushes Effectiveness for Maintaining an Optimal Oral Health Status [PDF]

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry
Chin-Hsuan Yeh,1,* Chia-Hsuan Lin,2,* Tien-Li Ma,3 Tzu-Yu Peng,4 Thi Thuy Tien Vo,5 Wei-Ning Lin,6 Yu-Hsu Chen,7,8 I-Ta Lee4 1Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dentistry, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan;
Yeh CH, Lin CH, Ma TL, Peng TY, Vo TTT, Lin WN, Chen YH, Lee IT   +7 more
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Effect of vertical load and speed on toothbrush stiffness measurementsWhy Is This Important?

JADA Foundational Science, 2023
Background: Dental abrasion can be caused by aggressive brushing or using a toothbrush with stiff bristles. Because this damage to the oral cavity is irreversible, prevention is ideal.
Ashley N. Bowers, MS, Christina M. Tyrakowski, PhD, Jamie Spomer, PhD, Prerna Gopal, BDS, PhD   +3 more
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Empowering and conquering infirmity of visually impaired using AI‐technology equipped with object detection and real‐time voice feedback system in healthcare application

CAAI Transactions on Intelligence Technology, EarlyView., 2023
Abstract The Internet of Things is emerging as a crucial technology in aiding humans and making their lives easier. Among the human population, a large percentage of people suffer from disabilities resulting in challenges in everyday life particularly people with visual disabilities.
Hania Tarik, Shahzad Hassan, Rizwan Ali Naqvi, Saddaf Rubab, Usman Tariq, Monia Hamdi, Hela Elmannai, Ye Jin Kim, Jae‐Hyuk Cha   +8 more
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Systematic Review and Meta Analysis of the Relative Effect on Plaque Index among Pediatric Patients Using Powered (Electric) versus Manual Toothbrushes

Dentistry Journal, 2023
Although many randomized controlled trials (RCT) have evaluated the efficacy of powered or electric toothbrushes compared with manual or traditional toothbrushes to remove biofilm and plaque, only one systematic review has been published for pediatric ...
Andrew Graves, Troy Grahl, Mark Keiserman, Karl Kingsley   +3 more
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A prospective case–control study to evaluate oral health status before and after intervention using different dental aids in children with visual impairment

Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology, 2021
Background: A major dental concern in children with special health-care needs is poor oral hygiene, which results in increased incidences of dental caries, gingivitis, and periodontal disease.
Nidhi Sinha, Urvi Vyas, Bijay Singh
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Periodontal Management in Periodontally Healthy Orthodontic Patients with Fixed Appliances: An Umbrella Review of Self-Care Instructions and Evidence-Based Recommendations

Dentistry Journal, 2023
The present umbrella review aimed to characterize periodontal self-care instructions, prescriptions, and motivational methods; evaluate the associated periodontal outcomes; and provide integrated, evidence-based recommendations for periodontal self-care ...
Federica Di Spirito, Alessandra Amato, Maria Pia Di Palo, Davide Cannatà, Francesco Giordano, Francesco D’Ambrosio, Stefano Martina   +6 more
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Comparative evaluation of tooth surface roughness caused by three different powered toothbrushes and a novel manual toothbrush –An SEM and AFM study

Indian Journal of Dental Research, 2020
Background: Toothbrush is the most frequently used tool for mechanical plaque control. Variety of manual and powered toothbrushes are available in the market, and it is often a dilemma for a common man that which one to choose among the wide range. Thus,
Monika Loitongbam, Ranjana Mohan, Zoya Chowdhary, Shalabh Mehrotra   +3 more
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Different powered toothbrushes for plaque control and gingival health. [PDF]

Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2010
Powered brushes were first introduced commercially in the 1960s. A recent systematic review suggested the superiority of certain modes of powered over manual toothbrushing for plaque and gingivitis reduction.
Deacon SA, Glenny AM, Deery C, Robinson PG, Heanue M, Walmsley AD, Shaw WC.   +6 more
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A profilometric and scanning electron microscopic analysis of tooth surface abrasion caused by rotary/oscillatory, linear motion, sonic, and ultrasonic toothbrushes: An in vitro study

Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology, 2021
Background: Adequate plaque control facilitates good gingival and periodontal health, prevents tooth decay, and preserves oral health. Toothbrushing is the primary method of removing plaque and can be classified into powered and manual toothbrushes. Aim:
Tejinder Pal Singh, Ashutosh Nirola, Rubby Brar   +2 more
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Efficacy of Sonic-Powered and Manual Toothbrushes on Plaque-Induced Gingivitis in Pregnant Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Methods and Protocols, 2023
Hormonal changes and physiological alterations in pregnancy increase the susceptibility of the woman to oral diseases such as plaque-induced gingivitis. In individual oral prophylaxis, effective tooth brushing can reduce gingival inflammation. Therefore,
Céline Clément, Denis Bourgeois, Flavia Vitiello, Herve Perrier, Ariane Tabary, Florence Carrouel   +5 more
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