“Is powered toothbrush better than manual toothbrush in removing dental plaque?” – A crossover randomized double-blind study among differently abled, India
Background: Although mechanical plaque removal is an effective method, powered toothbrushes are specially designed to benefit differently abled. Literature comparing plaque removal efficacy between manual and powered toothbrushes among differently abled is sparse. Study Design and Setting: A cross-o...
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| author | Mallam Neelima Byalakere Rudraiah Chandrashekar Shubhi Goel Rudraswamy Sushma Yarramasu Srilatha |
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| description | Background: Although mechanical plaque removal is an effective method, powered toothbrushes are specially designed to benefit differently abled. Literature comparing plaque removal efficacy between manual and powered toothbrushes among differently abled is sparse. Study Design and Setting: A cross-over, randomized, double-blind study was conducted in differently abled institution. Materials and Methods: Twenty differently abled participants were randomly assigned to two groups of ten participants. Plaque removal efficacy of battery-operated powered toothbrush was compared with manual toothbrush in a single brushing on the 8th day. After a washout of 1 week, groups were switched. Assessment of plaque scores was done using Turesky's modification of Quigley-Hein plaque index. Statistical Analysis: Difference in plaque score between pre- and post-brushing in each group was compared using paired sample t-test. Results: In the pooled data analysis combining the results of Phase I and II, mean pre- and post-brushing plaque scores with manual toothbrush was 2.26 ± 0.4 and 1.93 ± 0.5, respectively, while with powered toothbrush, it was 2.21 ± 0.4 and 1.96 ± 0.4, respectively. However, difference in mean plaque reduction between manual and powered toothbrushes was not significant. Conclusion: Manual toothbrushes were equally effective compared to powered toothbrushes. Long-term studies precisely documenting cost-effectiveness and participant perception in the ease of use are recommended to validate our results. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b4f2c09e9e944b1a9b69dbb64fd405122022-12-22T03:30:08ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsJournal of Indian Society of Periodontology0972-124X2017-01-0121213814310.4103/jisp.jisp_185_17“Is powered toothbrush better than manual toothbrush in removing dental plaque?” – A crossover randomized double-blind study among differently abled, IndiaMallam NeelimaByalakere Rudraiah ChandrashekarShubhi GoelRudraswamy SushmaYarramasu SrilathaBackground: Although mechanical plaque removal is an effective method, powered toothbrushes are specially designed to benefit differently abled. Literature comparing plaque removal efficacy between manual and powered toothbrushes among differently abled is sparse. Study Design and Setting: A cross-over, randomized, double-blind study was conducted in differently abled institution. Materials and Methods: Twenty differently abled participants were randomly assigned to two groups of ten participants. Plaque removal efficacy of battery-operated powered toothbrush was compared with manual toothbrush in a single brushing on the 8th day. After a washout of 1 week, groups were switched. Assessment of plaque scores was done using Turesky's modification of Quigley-Hein plaque index. Statistical Analysis: Difference in plaque score between pre- and post-brushing in each group was compared using paired sample t-test. Results: In the pooled data analysis combining the results of Phase I and II, mean pre- and post-brushing plaque scores with manual toothbrush was 2.26 ± 0.4 and 1.93 ± 0.5, respectively, while with powered toothbrush, it was 2.21 ± 0.4 and 1.96 ± 0.4, respectively. However, difference in mean plaque reduction between manual and powered toothbrushes was not significant. Conclusion: Manual toothbrushes were equally effective compared to powered toothbrushes. Long-term studies precisely documenting cost-effectiveness and participant perception in the ease of use are recommended to validate our results.http://www.jisponline.com/article.asp?issn=0972-124X;year=2017;volume=21;issue=2;spage=138;epage=143;aulast=NeelimaDental plaquedental plaque indexdisabledpowered and manual toothbrushrandomized controlled trial |
| spellingShingle | Mallam Neelima Byalakere Rudraiah Chandrashekar Shubhi Goel Rudraswamy Sushma Yarramasu Srilatha “Is powered toothbrush better than manual toothbrush in removing dental plaque?” – A crossover randomized double-blind study among differently abled, India Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology Dental plaque dental plaque index disabled powered and manual toothbrush randomized controlled trial |
| title | “Is powered toothbrush better than manual toothbrush in removing dental plaque?” – A crossover randomized double-blind study among differently abled, India |
| title_full | “Is powered toothbrush better than manual toothbrush in removing dental plaque?” – A crossover randomized double-blind study among differently abled, India |
| title_fullStr | “Is powered toothbrush better than manual toothbrush in removing dental plaque?” – A crossover randomized double-blind study among differently abled, India |
| title_full_unstemmed | “Is powered toothbrush better than manual toothbrush in removing dental plaque?” – A crossover randomized double-blind study among differently abled, India |
| title_short | “Is powered toothbrush better than manual toothbrush in removing dental plaque?” – A crossover randomized double-blind study among differently abled, India |
| title_sort | is powered toothbrush better than manual toothbrush in removing dental plaque a crossover randomized double blind study among differently abled india |
| topic | Dental plaque dental plaque index disabled powered and manual toothbrush randomized controlled trial |
| url | http://www.jisponline.com/article.asp?issn=0972-124X;year=2017;volume=21;issue=2;spage=138;epage=143;aulast=Neelima |
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