ArticleJournal of Indian Society of Periodontology
A profilometric and scanning electron microscopic analysis of tooth surface abrasion caused by rotary/oscillatory, linear motion, sonic, and ultrasonic toothbrushes: An
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- A pilot study on the novel use of an ultrasonic toothbrush in dogs: limited effect on dental calculus following a single treatment.Acta veterinaria Scandinavica · 2026Article
- Effect of Manual, Electric, and Sonic Toothbrushing on Retention and Surface Integrity of Resin-Based Sealants.International journal of dentistry · 2025Article
- Intraoral Scanning for Monitoring Dental Wear and Its Risk Factors: A Prospective Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundAdequate plaque control facilitates good gingival and periodontal health, prevents tooth decay, and preserves oral health. Toothbrushing is the primary method of removing plaque and can be classified into powered and manual toothbrushes.
aimThe primary objective was to compare the abrasiveness and surface roughness caused by four different power-driven toothbrushes with a different mode of action, on tooth surfaces MATERIALS AND
methodsAn STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED: Paired
resultsAfter comparing the baseline and final readings of each group, it has been found that the mean difference between values is highly significant in Group 1 (rotary/oscillatory). The mean rank of Group 1 was least in all four groups, which showed the highest tooth surface abrasion in that group. SEM analysis also revealed that Group 1 tooth specimens had deeper scratches/lines comparatively to other groups.
conclusionRotary/oscillatory toothbrush caused the highest tooth surface abrasion when compared with other electronic toothbrushes.
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