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Evaluation of the extent of plaque removal and users' experience of alternative toothbrushes: A randomized single-blind crossover study.
De Almeida Mello, Johanna; Reynaert, Louise; Frites, Hicham; Vandenbulcke, Patricia; Vandamme, Katleen; Duyck, Joke.
Afiliação
  • De Almeida Mello J; Department of Oral Health Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
  • Reynaert L; LUCAS-Centre for Care Research and Consultancy, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
  • Frites H; Department of Oral Health Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
  • Vandenbulcke P; Department of Oral Health Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
  • Vandamme K; Department of Oral Health Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
  • Duyck J; Department of Oral Health Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Int J Dent Hyg ; 2024 May 26.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38798071
ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION:

In residential care, tooth brushing with a manual toothbrush can be challenging because of technical difficulties, time consumption and poor patient cooperation, resulting in a sub-optimal cleaning. The study aimed at comparing the efficiency in plaque removal, brushing time and users' experience between three toothbrushes a single-headed conventional manual toothbrush, a triple-headed manual toothbrush and a U-shaped electric toothbrush.

METHODS:

This was a single-blind crossover study with three pre-post-test conditions. Participants were 26 dental students divided into fixed pairs to play the role of caregivers and care receivers. Pre/post plaque scores were determined by two independent investigators according to the Quigley-Hein Plaque Index (QHI). Questionnaires evaluated participants' experiences. Statistical tests of significances of differences and ANOVA were performed.

RESULTS:

Results showed that plaque removal was more effective for the manual toothbrush and the triple-headed toothbrush compared to the U-shaped electric toothbrush (p < 0.001). Brushing time was the longest for the single manual toothbrush (149 s). The U-shaped electric toothbrush showed significantly better results for aspects related to comfort and salivation. The manual and triple-headed toothbrush showed better results for aspects related to cleanliness and motivation to use.

CONCLUSION:

Notwithstanding its favourable comfort, tooth plaque removal is not enhanced by a U-shaped electric toothbrush. The triple-headed and single-headed toothbrushes reduced plaque more substantially than the U-shaped toothbrush. In addition, the triple-headed manual toothbrush was not only effective in plaque removal, but also had a shorter brushing time and was easy to use, being an adequate alternative for care-dependent patient groups.
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Texto completo: 1 Base de dados: MEDLINE Idioma: En Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article