A Meta-analysis Comparing Toothbrushes on Plaque Removal and Gingival Health

Procter and Gamble2,929 enrolled

Overview

The aim of this analysis was to compare gingivitis- and plaque-reduction efficacy from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) up to six months long evaluating oscillating-rotating, sonic, and manual toothbrushes

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

2,929

Conditions

Gingivitis Dental Plaque

Interventions

Oscillating-rotating electric toothbrushDEVICE

Oscillating-rotating electric toothbrush used twice daily

Sonic electric toothbrushDEVICE

Sonic electric toothbrush used twice daily

Manual toothbrushDEVICE

Manual toothbrush used twice daily

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Subjects were excluded from this study for the following reasons; * pregnancy, * rampant caries, * severe periodontitis, * at discretionary of the Principal Investigator.

Locations (1)

Multiple Study Locations

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Number of Bleeding Sites

Change from baseline as measured on number of bleeding sites ( via gingival bleeding index, Loe Silness index, Gingival Bleeding Index (GBI), Papillary bleeding index or Mazza gingival index).

Time frame: Up to 6 months (26 weeks)

Dental Plaque Scores

Change from baseline as measured by mean plaque score reduction from baseline (via Turesky's Modification of Quigley-Hein index, or Rustogi Modified Navy Plaque Index).

Time frame: Up to 6 months (26 weeks)

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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