Comparison of an oscillating/rotating electric toothbrush and a ‘sonic’ toothbrush in plaque‐removing ability

Abstract

The purpose of the present study was to compare the Braun/Oral-B Plak Control (D7) and Sonicare (S) in their plaque-removing efficacy. For this study, 35 university students (non-dental) were selected. This was a 2-part study. Prior to each appointment, all subjects were asked to abstain from all oral hygiene procedures for at least 24 h. In Part 1, the efficacy of the toothbrush was studied when one of the investigators brushed the teeth of the panellists. In Part 2, the efficacy of toothbrushing was studied after the students had received professional instruction. The available time for the brushing amounted to a total of 2 min per mouth. Dental plaque was evaluated by means of the Silness and Löe plaque index assessed at 6 sites per tooth. Results showed that both in Part 2 and Part 1 the D7 removed significantly more plaque than the S-electric toothbrush. The plaque reduction assessed according to Silness and Löe in Part 1 was for the D7, 1.28 and for the S, 1.12. In Part 2, the reductions were 0.90 and 0.80, respectively. The majority (n = 34) of subjects preferred the D7 over the S. In conclusion, the results of the present study show that the oscillating/rotating toothbrush (Braun/ Oral-B Plak Control) is more effective in plaque removal than the sonic electric toothbrush (Sonicare). In addition, given a choice, the panellists preferred the oscillating/rotating electric toothbrush.

The efficacy of an oscillating‐rotating power toothbrush compared to a high‐frequency sonic power toothbrush on parameters of dental plaque and gingival inflammation: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

“…The comprehensive search of the databases resulted in 32 publications including 38 comparisons that were eligible for inclusion. 47 , 48 , 49 , 50 , 51 , 52 , 53 , 54 , 55 , 56 , 57 , 58 , 59 , 60 , 61 , 62 , 63 , 64 , 65 , 66 , 67 , 68 , 69 , 70 , 71 , 72 , 73 , 74 , 75 , 76 , 77 , 78…”

“…With the exception of two comparisons 51 , 58 that used a cross‐over design, all other included studies were RCTs and had a parallel design. Four comparisons 48 , 53 , 54 , 57 utilized a split‐mouth method in which one comparison 48 selected two contralateral quadrants and the other three comparisons 53 , 54 , 57 divided the dentitions into the left and the right side. The total study duration varied from 30 days to 6 months.…”

Safety and Design Aspects of Powered Toothbrush—A Narrative Review

“…The study demonstrated that the tested oscillation rotation powered toothbrush, which was a Braun (or Oral-B Plak Control) toothbrush, had higher efficacy in plaque removal than the sonic-powered ones [65].…”

Efficacy of a new sonic powered toothbrush versus a manual toothbrush in a young population. A randomized cross‐over clinical trial

“…7 It has also been shown that they may reach the dental biofilm installed in areas of difficult access, without causing any harm either on the hard and soft oral tissues. 8 Indeed, gingival stability was observed with the use of sonic toothbrushes over a 12-month period, whereas recessions increased with the use of manual toothbrushes. 9 In addition, sonic toothbrushes allowed better control of brushing forces and showed less dentinal abrasion compared to manual toothbrushes.…”

“…This is known as hydrodynamic action and appears to offer advantages over other technologies 7 . It has also been shown that they may reach the dental biofilm installed in areas of difficult access, without causing any harm either on the hard and soft oral tissues 8 . Indeed, gingival stability was observed with the use of sonic toothbrushes over a 12‐month period, whereas recessions increased with the use of manual toothbrushes 9 .…”