ArticleJournal of clinical periodontology2019
Long-term impact of powered toothbrush on oral health: 11-year cohort study.
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28 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 48 citations in OpenAlex.
- A Meta-analysis Comparing Toothbrush Technologies on Gingivitis and Plaque.International dental journal · 2024Pooled it
- The efficacy of powered toothbrushes: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.International journal of dental hygiene · 2022Pooled it
- Dental plaque score reduction with an oscillating-rotating power toothbrush and a high-frequency sonic power toothbrush: a systematic review and meta-analysis of single-brushing exercises.International journal of dental hygiene · 2021Pooled it
- App-supported powered toothbrushing during non-surgical periodontal therapy in stage III-IV periodontitis: a secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial.BMC oral health · 2026Trial
- A Randomized Crossover Trial Assessing Plaque Regrowth Dynamics in Adults With Use of an Oscillating-Rotating Electric Toothbrush Versus a Manual Toothbrush Measured by Digital Plaque Image Analysis.Clinical and experimental dental research · 2025Trial
- Self-determined use of provided powered oral hygiene devices leads to improved gingival health after 1 year: a longitudinal clinical trial.BMC oral health · 2024Trial
- Randomised clinical study of plaque removal efficacy of an electric toothbrush in primary and mixed dentition.International journal of paediatric dentistry · 2021Trial
- 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
- The Journey of Oral Hygiene: The Past, the Present, the Future.Journal of periodontal research · 2026Article
- Elevated Salivary Theobromine and Long-Term Improvement of Periodontal Health in Two Cohort Studies.Journal of clinical periodontology · 2026Article
- Prevalence and Contributing Factors of Mandibular Labial Gingival Recession in Patients With Lingual Orthodontic Retainers: A Cross-Sectional Study.Orthodontics & craniofacial research · 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
- Impact of public health and patient-centered prevention strategies on periodontitis and caries as causes of tooth loss in high-income countries.Periodontology 2000 · 2025Review
- The Effect of Visual Feedback on Plaque Control: An RCT Comparing Toothbrushing Methods in Periodontitis Patients.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
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- Effect of Discontinuation of Supportive Periodontal Therapy on Periodontal Status-A Retrospective Study.Journal of clinical periodontology · 2025Article
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- Dental Biofilm Removal and Bacterial Contamination of a New Doubled-Side Thermoplastic Polyurethane-Based Toothbrush: A Crossover Study in Healthy Volunteers.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Simulation of Non-Carious Cervical Lesions by Computational Toothbrush Model: A Novel Three-Dimensional Discrete Element Method.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
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Abstract
aimsThis study aimed to assess 11-year longitudinal effects of powered toothbrush on periodontal health, caries and tooth loss in an adult population. MATERIALS AND
methodsParticipants of Study of Health in Pomerania (SHIP) cohort with dental examinations and interview data at SHIP-1, SHIP-2 or SHIP-3 examinations were included. Mixed-effects linear regression models were constructed between the exposure (manual versus powered toothbrush) and outcome variables (periodontal status using mean probing depth (PD) and mean clinical attachment loss (CAL), caries status using DMFS and DFS scores, and tooth loss), adjusting for potential baseline covariates.
resultsFinal baseline (SHIP-1) study sample comprised of 2,819 participants. Powered toothbrush users increased from 18.3% (SHIP-1) to 36.9% (SHIP-3); were younger; had significantly less mean PD [β: -0.09 (95% CI: -0.16; -0.02)] and mean CAL [β: -0.19 (95% CI: -0.32; -0.07)] progressions; and had 17.7% less DMFS progression and 19.5% more teeth retained than the manual toothbrushers.
conclusionsIn the long-term, powered toothbrush seems to be effective in reducing mean PD and mean CAL progressions, besides increasing the number of teeth retained.
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