ArticleContemporary clinical dentistry
A clinicomicrobiological study to evaluate the efficacy of manual and powered toothbrushes among autistic patients.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Oral Health Interventions in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Interventional Studies.Clinical and experimental dental research · 2025Pooled it
- Evaluation of the effectiveness of novel oral hygiene aids in the prevention of gingival diseases in children and adolescents with special healthcare needs - A systematic review and meta-analysis.Dental research journal · 2025Review
- Comparative Evaluation of Plaque Removal Potential of Manual Electrical and Chewable Toothbrushes in Children: A Clinical Trial.International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2024Article
- Manual and Powered Toothbrushing Effectiveness on Autistic Children's Oral Hygiene Status.Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences · 2022Article
- Associations of oral hygiene with incident hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus: A population based cohort study in Southwest China.Journal of clinical hypertension (Greenwich, Conn.) · 2022Article
- Powered Toothbrushes: An Opportunity for Biofilm and Gingival Inflammation Control.International journal of dentistry · 2022Review
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Abstract
aimTo 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
methodsForty autistics was selected. Test group received powered toothbrushes, and control group received manual toothbrushes. Plaque index and gingival index were recorded. Unstimulated saliva was collected for analysis of red complex organisms using polymerase chain reaction.
resultsA statistically significant reduction in the plaque scores was seen over a period of 12 weeks in both the groups (P < 0.001 for tests and P = 0.002 for controls). This reduction was statistically more significant in the test group (P = 0.024). A statistically significant reduction in the gingival scores was seen over a period of 12 weeks in both the groups (P < 0.001 for tests and P = 0.001 for controls). This reduction was statistically more significant in the test group (P = 0.042). No statistically significant reduction in the detection rate of red complex organisms were seen at 4 weeks in both the groups.
conclusionPowered toothbrushes result in a significant overall improvement in gingival health when constant reinforcement of oral hygiene instructions is given.
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