Trial reportInternational journal of dental hygiene2019
A 5-week randomized clinical evaluation of a novel electric toothbrush head with regular and tapered bristles versus a manual toothbrush for reduction of gingivitis and plaque.
Trial report in International journal of dental hygiene, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 19 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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19 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 24 citations in OpenAlex.
- A Meta-analysis Comparing Toothbrush Technologies on Gingivitis and Plaque.International dental journal · 2024Pooled it
- Effectiveness of three manual toothbrushes with different bristle designs in terms of plaque removal and gingival inflammation: A randomized controlled trial.BMC oral health · 2025Trial
- Evaluation of plaque removal by a single-headed versus a triple-headed manual toothbrush using different plaque assessment tools.Canadian journal of dental hygiene : CJDH = Journal canadien de l'hygiene dentaire : JCHD · 2024Trial
- An 8-week randomized controlled trial comparing the effect of a novel oscillating-rotating toothbrush versus a manual toothbrush on plaque and gingivitis.International dental journal · 2020Trial
- Introducing the Oral-B iO electric toothbrush: next generation oscillating-rotating technology.International dental journal · 2020Trial
- Evaluation of an oscillating-rotating toothbrush with micro-vibrations versus a sonic toothbrush for the reduction of plaque and gingivitis: results from a randomized controlled trial.International dental journal · 2020Trial
- A 5-week randomized clinical evaluation of a novel electric toothbrush head with regular and tapered bristles versus a manual toothbrush for reduction of gingivitis and plaque.International journal of dental hygiene · 2019Trial
- Comparative efficacy of electric toothbrush technologies in plaque and gingivitis reduction: a network meta-analysis.Clinical oral investigations · 2026Article
- Migration background, oral hygiene behavior and oral health literacy: findings based on a quota-based sample.Frontiers in oral health · 2026Article
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- Evaluating Calcium Hydroxide Removal Techniques in Endodontics: A Comparative Analysis.Journal of dentistry (Shiraz, Iran) · 2025Article
- Tooth brushing behavior and oral health care of people with early childhood autism in Germany.Clinical oral investigations · 2025Article
- Innovations in oral hygiene tools: a mini review on recent developments.Frontiers in dental medicine · 2024Review
- Can salivary and skin microbiome become a biodetector for aging-associated diseases? Current insights and future perspectives.Frontiers in aging · 2024Review
- Efficacy of Sonic-Powered and Manual Toothbrushes on Plaque-Induced Gingivitis in Pregnant Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Methods and protocols · 2023Article
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- Powered Toothbrushes: An Opportunity for Biofilm and Gingival Inflammation Control.International journal of dentistry · 2022Review
- Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Iranian Nurses towards Toothbrush Maintenance and Use.Nursing research and practice · 2021Article
- Efficacy of the fully automated oral care robot with adjunctive MA-T gel for dental biofilm removal: A prospective crossover study.Journal of oral biology and craniofacial researchArticle
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7 authors at 3 institutions in 3 countries.
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Abstract
objectiveTo evaluate the efficacy of an oscillating-rotating (O-R) electric rechargeable toothbrush with a novel round brush head comprised of regular and tapered bristles in reducing plaque and gingivitis versus a manual toothbrush.
methodsThis was a randomized, examiner-blind, parallel group, five-week study. Participants with mild-to-moderate plaque and gingivitis received an oral examination and were evaluated for baseline plaque (Rustogi Modified Navy Index), gingivitis (Modified Gingival Index) and gingival bleeding (Gingival Bleeding Index). Qualifying participants were randomly assigned to the novel Oral-B sensitive brush head (EB60) on an Oral-B Vitality O-R handle (D12) or an ADA manual toothbrush. Participants brushed twice daily with the assigned brush and a standard fluoride dentifrice for 5 weeks before returning for an oral examination and plaque and gingivitis evaluations.
resultsA total of 150 participants were randomized to treatment and completed the study (mean age = 45.7 years). Both brushes demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in number of bleeding sites versus baseline (P < 0.001). At Week 5, the number of bleeding sites was reduced from baseline by 11.15 (52.2%) for the O-R brush and 5.04 (23.6%) for the manual brush. The treatment difference was statistically significant (P < 0.001). Significant reductions versus baseline (P < 0.001) were also seen for both brushes for MGI, GBI and Rustogi plaque measures (whole mouth, gingival margin and proximal), but the O-R brush produced significantly greater reductions versus the manual brush (P < 0.001).
conclusionThe O-R handle and round brush head with tapered and regular bristles produced greater plaque and gingivitis reductions than the manual brush.
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