Effectiveness of Plaque Removal Using Different Toothbrushes in Children - A Comparative Study.
Indian J Dent Res
; 35(1): 65-69, 2024 Jan 01.
Article
in En
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| ID: mdl-38934752
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Effective plaque control is essential for improved oral health. Advancements in mechanical plaque removal using toothbrushes still continue. One such sophisticated intervention is the app-based toothbrush, a new innovative technology that helps to track the child's brushing habits.AIM:
The aim of this study is to evaluate the plaque removal efficacy of three different toothbrushes in children aged 6-8 years.METHODS:
A randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted among primary school children with decayed missing filled teeth (dmft) score of ≤2. Baseline plaque score was collected using Turesky modification of the Quigley and Hein Index 1 week after oral prophylaxis. Children were randomly divided into three groups. Group I received conventional toothbrush (n = 25), group II received powered toothbrush (n = 25), and group III received app-based toothbrush (n = 25). Post-intervention plaque score, toothbrush wear and bite mark scores were done at the 15th, 30th, 45th and 90th day. Participant's opinion on their toothbrushes was evaluated using a questionnaire. RESULTS ANDCONCLUSION:
App-based toothbrush showed maximum plaque reduction followed by powered and conventional toothbrush. Significant reduction in plaque score was seen at 30th-, 45th- and 90th-day follow-up in group II (<0.001) and group III (<0.001). There was no appreciable difference in the toothbrush wear and bite mark score between the three groups. Children preferred app-based toothbrush in spite of the complex nature of using it.
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01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Toothbrushing
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Dental Plaque
Limits:
Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Indian J Dent Res
Journal subject:
ODONTOLOGIA
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
India
Country of publication:
India