ReviewInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021
The Efficacy of Powered Oscillating Heads vs. Powered Sonic Action Heads Toothbrushes to Maintain Periodontal and Peri-Implant Health: A Narrative Review.
Review in International journal of environmental research and public health, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 29 papers.
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29 citing papers in PubMed, 46 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Efficacy of a sonic toothbrush on plaque removal-A video-controlled explorative clinical trial.PloS one · 2021Trial
- Subgingival Plaque Removal Efficacy and Oral Soft Tissue Safety of the Wave Electric Toothbrush: An In Vitro and In Vivo Study.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
- Effectiveness of Erythritol-Based Air Polishing and Ultrasonic Instrumentation with PEEK Inserts in Peri-Implant Maintenance: A Randomized Clinical Trial Including Different Prosthetic Materials.Dentistry journal · 2025Article
- Differences Between Two Devices With Function of Periopolishing and Piezoelectric Scaler: A Randomized Clinical Trial.International journal of dentistry · 2025Article
- Best oral self-care practices for peri-implant conditions and diseases: a systematic review.Frontiers in oral health · 2025Review
- The Home Use of Probiotics and Paraprobiotics for the Maintenance of Tongue Eubiosis: A Case Report.Case reports in dentistry · 2025Article
- Periodontitis and Depressive Disorders: The Effects of Antidepressant Drugs on the Periodontium in Clinical and Preclinical Models: A Narrative Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Simultaneous Implant and Guided Bone Regeneration Using Bovine-Derived Xenograft and Acellular Dermal Matrix in Aesthetic Zone.Dentistry journal · 2024Article
- The Background of a Patient Undergoing Long-Term Periodontal Disease Maintenance Using Step for Coding and Theorization: A Case Report.Case reports in dentistry · 2024Article
- Efficacy of Sonic-Powered and Manual Toothbrushes on Plaque-Induced Gingivitis in Pregnant Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Methods and protocols · 2023Article
- A Retrospect of the Special Issue "Advances in Oral Implant Health".Dentistry journal · 2023Article
- Levels of Pro-Inflammatory and Bone-Resorptive Mediators in Periodontally Compromised Patients under Orthodontic Treatment Involving Intermittent Forces of Low Intensities.International journal of molecular sciences · 2023Article
- Systematic Review and Meta Analysis of the Relative Effect on Plaque Index among Pediatric Patients Using Powered (Electric) versus Manual Toothbrushes.Dentistry journal · 2023Review
- Biomimetic Action of Zinc Hydroxyapatite on Remineralization of Enamel and Dentin: A Review.Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Correction: Preda et al. The Efficacy of Powered Oscillating Heads vs. Powered Sonic Action Heads Toothbrushes to Maintain Periodontal and Peri-Implant Health: A Narrative Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Effects of Educational Intervention on Dental Plaque Index in 9-Year-Old Children.International journal of dentistry · 2022Article
- Effectiveness of Super Floss and Water Flosser in Plaque Removal for Patients Undergoing Orthodontic Treatment: A Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of dentistry · 2022Article
- Development and Validation of an Oral Health Literacy Measurement for Primary School Children in Thailand.International journal of dentistry · 2022Article
Corrections and comments
- Erratum issued
Authors and funding
10 authors at 5 institutions in 2 countries.
Funding
No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.
Abstract
objectivesTo compare the efficacy of rotating-oscillating heads (ORHs) VS sonic action heads (SAHs) powered toothbrushes on plaque accumulation and gingival inflammation.
methodsAn electronic (MEDLINE, Embase, Inspec, PQ SciTech and BIOSIS) and a complementary manual search were made to detect eligible studies. RCTs meeting the following criteria were included: final timepoint longer than 15 days; year of publication after 2000; patients without orthodontic appliances or severe systemic/psychiatric diseases. Studies comparing two or more different types of sonic/roto-oscillating toothbrushes were excluded. Selection of articles, extraction of data, and assessment of quality were made independently by several reviewers.
results12 trials (1433 participants) were included. The differences between ORHs and SAHs toothbrushes were expressed as weighted mean differences (WMD) and 95% confidence intervals (CI). The heterogeneity of data was evaluated. Concerning Plaque Index, both toothbrushes obtained comparable results. Six trials of up to 3 months and at an unclear risk of bias provided significant outcomes in terms of gingival inflammation in favor of ORHs toothbrush. Evidence resulting from three trials of up to 6 months and at a high/low risk of bias stated SAHs toothbrush superiority in gingival inflammation.
conclusionsBoth ORHs and SAHs toothbrushes improved the outcomes measured from the baseline. In most of the good quality trials included, SAHs toothbrush showed statistical better long-term results. Due to the shortage of investigations, no further accurate conclusions can be outlined with reference to the superiority of a specific powered toothbrush over the other.
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