Trial reportThe Angle orthodontist2019
A randomized clinical trial to evaluate the plaque removal efficacy of an oscillating-rotating toothbrush versus a sonic toothbrush in orthodontic patients using digital imaging analysis of the anterior dentition.
Trial report in The Angle orthodontist, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 12 papers.
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Who cites it
12 citing papers in PubMed.
- Impact of connected toothbrushes on patient perceptions of brushing skills and oral health: results from a randomized clinical trial and a single-arm intervention study.BMC oral health · 2025Trial
- Smartphone-Based Telemonitoring for Better Oral Health With Toothbrushes: 6-Month Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Trial
- Introducing the Oral-B iO electric toothbrush: next generation oscillating-rotating technology.International dental journal · 2020Trial
- Randomized controlled trial assessing plaque removal of an oscillating-rotating electric toothbrush with micro-vibrations.International dental journal · 2020Trial
- 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
- Comparative efficacy of electric toothbrush technologies in plaque and gingivitis reduction: a network meta-analysis.Clinical oral investigations · 2026Article
- Subgingival Plaque Removal Efficacy and Oral Soft Tissue Safety of the Wave Electric Toothbrush: An In Vitro and In Vivo Study.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
- Halitosis and Quality of Life in Young Orthodontic Patients: A Cross-Sectional Assessment of Mouthwash Use and Traditional, Rotative, and Sonic Toothbrushes.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Article
- Maintaining Hygiene in Orthodontic Miniscrews: Patient Management and Protocols-A Literature Review.Dentistry journal · 2024Review
- Digital imaging and qPCR analysis and comparison of short-term plaque removal effects of toothbrushing.Frontiers in dental medicine · 2023Article
- Powered Toothbrushes: An Opportunity for Biofilm and Gingival Inflammation Control.International journal of dentistry · 2022Review
- Safety and Design Aspects of Powered Toothbrush-A Narrative Review.Dentistry journal · 2020Review
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6 authors.
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Abstract
objectiveTo compare the plaque removal efficacy of an oscillating-rotating electric toothbrush with an orthodontic brush head versus a sonic toothbrush in adolescent patients with fixed orthodontic appliances. MATERIALS AND
methodsThis was a randomized, examiner-blind, replicate single-use, two-treatment, four-period, crossover study with a washout period between visits of approximately 24 hours. Forty-four adolescent patients with fixed orthodontic appliances in both arches were randomized based on a computer-generated randomization schedule to one of four toothbrush treatment sequences. The primary outcome was plaque score change from baseline, measured using digital plaque imaging analysis.
resultsBaseline plaque levels for both brush treatments were high, covering more than 50% of the tooth area. Effective plaque removal was observed with both brush treatments (
conclusionsThe study provides evidence for more effective plaque-removing efficacy of the oscillating-rotating toothbrush versus the sonic toothbrush among orthodontic patients.
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