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[Tooth cleaning with different children's toothbrushes. A clinical study].

Nathalie Scheidegger1, Adrian Lussi

  • 1Universität Bern, Klinik für Zahnerhaltung, Präventiv-und Kinderzahnmedizin, Bern. nathalie.scheidegger@zmk.unibe.ch

Schweizer Monatsschrift Fur Zahnmedizin = Revue Mensuelle Suisse D'Odonto-Stomatologie = Rivista Mensile Svizzera Di Odontologia E Stomatologia
|March 18, 2005
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Summary

This study found that all tested toothbrushes, including a novel three-headed design, effectively improved plaque removal and reduced gingival inflammation in children. Good brushing technique is key for oral hygiene, regardless of toothbrush type.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Pediatric Dentistry

Background:

  • Toothbrushing is essential for maintaining oral health.
  • Numerous manual and electric toothbrushes have been developed to enhance plaque removal efficiency.
  • The effectiveness of different toothbrush designs in pediatric populations requires ongoing investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the plaque removal and gingival inflammation reduction efficacy of two conventional toothbrushes versus a three-headed toothbrush in schoolchildren.
  • To evaluate the impact of toothbrush design on oral hygiene outcomes in children aged five to nine years.
  • To determine if specific toothbrush designs offer superior benefits for pediatric oral care.

Main Methods:

  • A balanced, single-blinded, cross-over study involving 47 schoolchildren (aged 5-9 years).

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  • Participants used three different toothbrushes (conventional medium-hard, conventional soft, and three-headed) over eight months.
  • Oral hygiene was assessed via the O'Leary Plaque Index and gingival inflammation at the start and end of each two-month experimental period.

    • Main Results:

    • All three toothbrushes demonstrated significant improvements in plaque removal and reductions in gingival inflammation over the eight-month study period (P < 0.05).
    • No statistically significant differences were found in cleaning efficiency among the conventional and three-headed toothbrushes (P > 0.05).
    • Effective plaque removal in children was achieved through proper brushing instruction, irrespective of the toothbrush design employed.

    Conclusions:

    • Toothbrush design does not significantly impact cleaning efficiency in children when proper brushing techniques are taught.
    • Good brushing instructions are paramount for achieving significant improvements in plaque removal and reducing gingival inflammation in pediatric populations.
    • Conventional and innovative toothbrush designs can yield comparable oral hygiene benefits in children with adequate instruction.