ArticleInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistry2025
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Three Different Types of Toothbrushes Among 8-12-year-old Children.
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Background/objectives: Dental caries and periodontal diseases are considered the most common oral diseases that could be controlled by daily toothbrushing using a toothbrush. However, manual regular toothbrushing techniques may be performed incorrectly due to the inadequately developed motor skills of children. The new U-shaped toothbrush does not require as much control, and it is much easier to handle. Our objectives are to compare the effectiveness of plaque removal among three toothbrushes: Manual U-shaped toothbrush (U), battery-powered regular toothbrush (E), manual regular toothbrush (R), and the three above-mentioned to the control group (no brushing) (C). Methods: This randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted at King Abdulaziz University Dental Hospital (KAUDH). A total of 56 participants (8-12-year-old) were randomly divided into the above-mentioned four groups. Two examiners conducted the study, where the first examiner was blinded to the type of toothbrush used, and was responsible for recording the full-mouth plaque score (FMPS) before and after brushing, while the second examiner was responsible for teaching children how to use the assigned toothbrush. Results: For the FMPS means difference, a significant difference was found between the brushing groups ( Conclusion: The plaque removal efficiency was observed among (E), followed by (R), then (U) toothbrushes among children aged 8-12 years. How to cite this article: Abdullah AM, Ainousa AM, Andijani BM,
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