The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of an orthodontic toothbrush in comparison to a normal toothbrush. Materials and methods:The patients were randomly divided into two groups. Group A received Colgate orthodontic brushes for oral hygiene maintenance whereas, and group B received normal toothbrush. Data of the patients regarding their age, sex, type of toothbrush, gingival index (GI), and plaque index (PI) were collected. Results:The average plaque index of group A using an orthodontic brush before orthodontic brackets were 1.37, and two months after bonding was 1.48. The average plaque index what patients using a conventional brush before putting brackets was 1.41, and 1.67 at the end of two months. The gingival index in group A at the baseline was 1.44 and 1.48 at the end of two months. Similarly, the gingival index of group B at baseline was 1.46 and 1.72 at the end of two months. Conclusion:There is no significant difference in the clinical efficacy of both the type of brushes in the patients who are undergoing orthodontic treatment.

Modern treatment procedures are based solely on the esthetic purpose. With time, many changes are done to provide satisfaction to the patient. Even the orthodontic appliances are on the verge of some changes keeping its functioning, esthetics, patient care into consideration. This modified esthetic retainer for retention and minor corrections was developed giving all these considerations into mind.