THE EFFICACY OF A COUNTER-ROTATIONAL POWERED TOOTHBRUSH

2000 ◽  
Vol 131 (1) ◽  
pp. 101-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
RICHARD S. TRUHLAR ◽  
HAROLD F. MORRIS ◽  
SHIGERU OCHI
Keyword(s):  
Powered Toothbrush

Efficacy of a prototype brush head for a powered toothbrush

2002 ◽  
Vol 29 (10) ◽  
pp. 889-895 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. I. McCracken ◽  
I. L. Chapple ◽  
M. Milward ◽  
N. Steen ◽  
M. DeJager ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Powered Toothbrush

scholarly journals Effectiveness of brushing teeth in patients with reduced oral hygiene by laypeople: a randomized, controlled study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Greta Barbe ◽  
Aya Al-Barwari ◽  
Stefanie Hamacher ◽  
Renate Deinzer ◽  
Ulrike Weik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Group Intervention ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Care Gap ◽  
Parallel Group ◽  
Dental Professional ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Time Required ◽  
Powered Toothbrush ◽  
Dental Professionals

Abstract Background To evaluate the success of plaque reduction after external toothbrushing by instructed laypeople versus dental professionals using either a manual or powered toothbrush. Longitudinal, randomized, parallel-group intervention study in periodontitis patients with reduced oral hygiene quality undergoing anti-infective therapy. Patients were randomly and equally assigned to one of four groups: laypeople using a manual or powered toothbrush or dental professionals using a manual or powered toothbrush. Plaque reduction (Quigley–Hein-Index (QHI), Marginal Plaque Index (MPI)), gingivitis (papilla bleeding index), and cleaning time (seconds) were investigated. Results Thirty-nine patients participated in the study. Neither the choice of toothbrush (p = 0.399) nor the use of a dental professional (p = 0.790) had a significant influence on plaque levels achieved. However, multivariate modeling indicated statistically significant differences in the external cleaning time between brushing groups, with longer time required by laypeople (p = 0.002) and longer use of the powered toothbrush (p = 0.024). Conclusion When the ability to carry out personal oral hygiene is reduced, external brushing by dental professionals or instructed laypeople who meet previously defined criteria such as sufficient personal oral hygiene at home could help to fill the emerging dental care gap. A combination of oral hygiene approaches adapted to the individual needs of the patients in need of external help is necessary for optimum oral hygiene. Trial registration: German Clinical Trials register (https://www.germanctr.de; number DRKS00018779; date of registration 04/11/2019).

scholarly journals Personal Oral Infection Control, Low Birthweight, and Preterm Births in Appalachia West Virginia: A Cross-Sectional Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Constance Wiener ◽  
Christopher Waters
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
West Virginia ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Birth Outcomes ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Low Birthweight ◽  
Preterm Births ◽  
Oral Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Powered Toothbrush

Introduction. Appalachia West Virginia has a higher prevalence of preterm and low birthweight babies than the US national prevalence. Many factors have been studied which are known to influence preterm births and low birthweight babies. There are limited interventions that are available to decrease the likelihood of preterm and low birthweight babies; however oral health and personal oral infection control may be helpful. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association of limited personal oral infection control among pregnant West Virginia Appalachian women and poor birth outcomes (preterm and low birthweight babies). Methods. A secondary data analysis of data from the West Virginia Healthy Start Helping Appalachian Parents and Infants (HAPI) Project from 2005 to 2016 was conducted. The researchers determined the odds ratio of personal oral infection control with a powered toothbrush (use of the brush fewer than 13 times per week versus use of the brush 13 or more times per week) on poor birth outcomes. Results. There were 845 women who completed the oral health program within the HAPI project. In unadjusted logistic regression, women who used the powered toothbrush and brushed less frequently had greater odds of poor birth outcomes than women who brushed more frequently (odds ratio of 2.07 [1.18, 3.62] P = 0.011 for low birthweight babies; and an odds ratio of 1.78 [1.04, 3.02] P = 0.034 for preterm birth). The results remained positive but were no longer significant in adjusted analysis. Conclusion. There is a need to identify interventions that will benefit pregnant women so that their pregnancies result in healthy pregnancy outcomes.

scholarly journals Evidence to Support Tooth Brushing in Critically Ill Patients

2011 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 242-250 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy J. Ames
Keyword(s):  
Critically Ill ◽  
Critically Ill Patients ◽  
Oral Care ◽  
Standard Of Care ◽  
Tooth Brushing ◽  
Oral Microbiome ◽  
Respiratory Pathogens ◽  
Adults And Children ◽  
Critically Ill Adults ◽  
Powered Toothbrush

Tooth brushing in critically ill patients has been advocated by many as a standard of care despite the limited evidence to support this practice. Attention has been focused on oral care as the evidence accumulates to support an association between the bacteria in the oral microbiome and those respiratory pathogens that cause pneumonia. It is plausible to assume that respiratory pathogens originating in the oral cavity are aspirated into the lungs, causing infection. A recent study of the effects of a powered toothbrush on the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia was stopped early because of a lack of effect in the treatment group. This review summarizes the evidence that supports the effectiveness of tooth brushing in critically ill adults and children receiving mechanical ventilation. Possible reasons for the lack of benefit of tooth brushing demonstrated in clinical trials are discussed. Recommendations for future trials in critically ill patients are suggested. With increased emphasis being placed on oral care, the evidence that supports this intervention must be evaluated carefully.

Clinical and Microbiologic Changes Associated With the Combined Use of a Powered Toothbrush and a Triclosan/Copolymer Dentifrice: A 3-Year Prospective Study

2007 ◽  
Vol 78 (9) ◽  
pp. 1708-1717 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Bogren ◽  
Ricardo P. Teles ◽  
Gay Torresyap ◽  
Anne D. Haffajee ◽  
Sigmund S. Socransky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prospective Study ◽  
Combined Use ◽  
Powered Toothbrush

scholarly journals The safety and efficacy of a powered toothbrush on soft tissues in patients with implant-supported fixed prostheses

2004 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 206-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Vandekerckhove ◽  
M. Quirynen ◽  
P. R. Warren ◽  
J. Strate ◽  
D. van Steenberghe
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Safety And Efficacy ◽  
Powered Toothbrush
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