Kurzfassung

The objective of this study was to evalute and compare the efficacy of an electric toothbrush versus a manual toothbrush in the reduction of dental plaque among a gereral population with fixed orthodontic appliances over a 12-week period using the Turesky Modified Quigley-Hein Plaque Index (TQHPI). Secondary objective was to assess the reduction of gingivitis using the Löe Silness Gingival Index (LSGI). This was a single-center, examiner-blind, 12-week, 2 treatment, parallel group, randomized...The objective of this study was to evalute and compare the efficacy of an electric toothbrush versus a manual toothbrush in the reduction of dental plaque among a gereral population with fixed orthodontic appliances over a 12-week period using the Turesky Modified Quigley-Hein Plaque Index (TQHPI). Secondary objective was to assess the reduction of gingivitis using the Löe Silness Gingival Index (LSGI). This was a single-center, examiner-blind, 12-week, 2 treatment, parallel group, randomized study design. Sixty(60) subjects, at least 13 years of age, who showed evidence of dental plaque and gingivitis and who were routine manual toothbrush users were enrolled in this study. Plaque measurements were taken at: Baseline visit (pre- and post-brushiing), Week 6, and Week 12 visits (both pre-brushing only). Gingivitis measurements were taken at: Baseline, Week 6, and Week 12 visits. The individual appointments at Baseline, Week 6 and Week 12 were scheduled fpr approximately the same daytime for all three visits. Subjects were instructed to abstain from any oralö hygiene for 12 hours prior to all visits.» weiterlesen» einklappen