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ArticleJournal of oral biology and craniofacial research

Efficacy of the fully automated oral care robot with adjunctive MA-T gel for dental biofilm removal: A prospective crossover study.

Risako Sato, Maki Sotozono, Shoji Takenaka, Hiroyuki Ishii, Yuichiro Noiri

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Risako SatoDivision of Cariology, Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Department of Oral Health Science, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata, Japan.
Maki SotozonoDivision of Cariology, Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Department of Oral Health Science, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata, Japan.
Shoji TakenakaDivision of Cariology, Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Department of Oral Health Science, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata, Japan.
Hiroyuki IshiiFaculty of Science and Engineering, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan.
Yuichiro NoiriDivision of Cariology, Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Department of Oral Health Science, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata, Japan.

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Abstract

Background: Dental biofilm (DB) is the main cause of periodontal disease and dental caries, but individuals with impaired manual dexterity may struggle to brush effectively. Although fully automatic toothbrushing devices exist, their DB removal efficacy remains limited. The clinical efficacy of the next-generation multifunctional oral care robot (OCR) has not yet been evaluated. This study evaluated the DB removal efficacy of the OCR compared with manual and sonic toothbrushes and assessed the antibacterial effect of the Matching Transformation System (MA-T) gel used with OCR. Materials and methods: In this prospective crossover study, 10 dental professionals brushed under four conditions: manual toothbrush, sonic toothbrush, OCR, and OCR with MA-T gel (OCRM). DB removal was assessed using O'Leary's Plaque Control Record (PCR), and dental biofilm reduction rates (DBRR) were compared among the four methods. For the OCR and OCRM groups, saliva samples were collected from five randomly selected participants to assess total streptococcal and Results: PCR scores decreased significantly after brushing in all groups ( Conclusion: The OCR demonstrated DB removal efficacy comparable to manual and sonic toothbrushes. OCRM resulted in a greater reduction of salivary total streptococci than OCR alone.

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Dental biofilmDental biofilm removalMA-T gelOral care robotOral hygieneToothbrushing

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PMCPMC13527499

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