Efficacy of two soft-bristle toothbrushes in plaque removal: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract

The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy in supragingival plaque removal of two soft-bristle toothbrushes. Seventy volunteers were allocated randomly to the Colgate SlimSoft or Curaprox CS5460 toothbrush grourps. At baseline appointment, volunteers underwent plaque examination using the Rustogi Modification of the Navy Plaque Index. Under supervision, they then brushed their teeth for 1minute with their assigned toothbrushes and the plaque examination was repeated. Volunteers performed daily oral hygiene with their assigned toothbrush and a regular dentifrice provided by the researchers for 7 days. The baseline experimental procedures were then repeated. Separate analyses of variance were performed for the whole-mouth, interproximal, and gumline plaque scores (p < 0.05). No difference in baseline pre-brushing scores was found between groups. After a single toothbrushing, the mean plaque score was significantly reduced in both groups (p < 0.05), with greater reduction of whole-mouth and interproximal plaque scores observed in the SlimSoft group compared with the Curaprox group (p < 0.05). After 7 days, the SlimSoft group showed greater reduction of the whole-mouth and interproximal plaque scores compared with the Curaprox group (p < 0.05). In conclusion, the SlimSoft toothbrush presented greater efficacy in supragingival plaque removal than did the Curaprox CS5460 toothbrush, as reflected by whole-mouth and interproximal plaque scores.

Sexo e idade como fatores modificadores na remoção do biofilme supragengival

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“…A quantidade de placa da boca inteira é uma medida útil para saber o potencial de uma escovação. Além disso, esse índice foi usado em estudos anteriores para inferir o potencial de limpeza de escovas de dentes 12 . Apesar de alguns estudos mostrarem diferenças estatisticamente significantes entre homens e mulheres, jovens e idosos na remoção de placa, estes são baseados em autorrelatos.…”

“…Desenho experimental, população do estudo e aspectos éticos O presente estudo é uma análise secundária de dados de um ensaio clínico randomizado 12 . Foram incluídos 70 participantes, de maneira consecutiva, que perfizeram os critérios incluídos abaixo.…”

“…Os cinco indivíduos completaram os 7 dias do estudo. Maiores detalhes dos eventos adversos podem ser encontrados em outra publicação 12 .…”

Effect of Duration of Use of a Toothbrush on its Filament’s Tapering and Plaque Removal Efficacy

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