Is it safe to use a toothbrush?

Oliveira, Sara Cioccari; Slot, Dagmar Else; Weijden, F. van der

doi:10.3109/00016357.2014.903519

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“…With respect to safety of manual toothbrushes, there is low level of evidence based on a systematic summary of case reports (Oliveira et al. ) and a systematic review which only assessed the effect of tooth brushing on gingival recession (Rajapakse et al. ).…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Based on a systematic summary of case reports Oliveira et al. () established that the oral use of a toothbrush can be associated with ingestion, impaction, instant trauma, gingival traumatic injury and seizures. Rajapakse et al.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…No difference for any other mode of powered brushing has been established. Based on a systematic summary of case reports Oliveira et al (2014) established that the oral use of a toothbrush can be associated with ingestion, impaction, instant trauma, gingival traumatic injury and seizures. Rajapakse et al (2007) concluded that the association between tooth brushing and gingival recession to be inconclusive.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…One systematic review evaluated whether it is safe to use a toothbrush (Oliveira et al 2014). The aim of this review was to systematically gather and summarize case reports describing the adverse events resulting from the oral use of a toothbrush, as available in both the dental and medical literature, using a comprehensive search strategy (Oliveira et al 2014).…”

Section: Side (Adverse) Effectsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Although the latter provided indirect information since it was limited to oscillating-rotating technology. With respect to safety of manual toothbrushes, there is low level of evidence based on a systematic summary of case reports (Oliveira et al 2014) and a systematic review which only assessed the effect of tooth brushing on gingival recession (Rajapakse et al 2007). The effect of a single oral hygiene instruction (Van der Weijden & Hioe 2002) was supported by moderate evidence and for toothbrush contamination there was a very low level of evidence and the specific impact on disease…”

Section: Toothbrush Contaminationmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Efficacy of homecare regimens for mechanical plaque removal in managing gingivitis a meta review Van Material & Methods: Three Internet sources were used (up to and including August 2014) to search for appropriate papers that satisfied the study purpose. Plaque scores and gingivitis scores were considered to be the primary parameter of interest. Safety was considered an important facet in relation to efficacy. Data and conclusions as presented in the selected papers were extracted. The potential risk of bias was estimated and the emerging evidence was graded. Results: Independent screening of 176 unique reviews resulted in 10 published and eligible systematic reviews. They were categorized into one review evaluating the effect of an oral hygiene instruction with a toothbrush on plaque and gingivitis scores, five evaluating the efficacy of manual and power toothbrushes and three reviews evaluating toothbrush safety and one evaluating toothbrush contamination. Conclusion: Tooth brushing is effective in reducing levels of dental plaque. With respect to gingivitis power toothbrushes have a benefit over manual toothbrushes. The greatest body of evidence was available for oscillating-rotating brushes. Tooth brushing generally can be considered safe for the teeth and their investing tissues.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%