Comparison of the clinical effects of white brand toothbrushes versus Vitis Suave®.
J Clin Exp Dent
; 7(4): e489-94, 2015 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
There has been an increase in the use of white label manual toothbrushes and a greater increase in inquiries for discomfort of the gingiva and mucosa. MATERIAL ANDMETHODS:
A randomized, double-blind, cross-over clinical trial was made of four white brand toothbrushes versus a control brush (Vitis Suave®), with the recording of plaque index, bleeding upon probing, and gingival abrasions following utilization of the different brushes.RESULTS:
All the brushes except Deliplus® were equally effective in terms of plaque removal (p<0.05). Vitis Suave® and Veckia® were the brushes associated to the greatest increase in minor abrasions (p<0.01), while Veckia®, Carrefour® and Deluxe® significantly increased the number of medium intensity abrasions (p<0.05). These brushes also increased the number of large abrasions, though statistical significance was not reached in this case.CONCLUSIONS:
The white brand brushes proved effective in controlling bacterial plaque, but were associated to more intense soft tissue abrasion. KEY WORDS Gingival abrasions, manual tooth brushing, white brand, clinical effects.
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J Clin Exp Dent
Ano de publicação:
2015
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