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[Comparative study of the Interplak tooth cleansing instrument].
P Schwarz1, C Benz, E Sonnabend
1Poliklinik für Zahnerhaltung und Parodontologie der Universität München.
Deutsche Zahnarztliche Zeitschrift
|September 1, 1990
Summary
The Interplak toothbrush, with its unique rotating bristles, initially removed more plaque than a standard electric toothbrush. However, after a training period, both devices showed similar plaque reduction effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Dental hygiene
- Biomedical engineering
Background:
- Traditional toothbrushes rely on manual or oscillating-rotating movements.
- Novel toothbrush designs aim to improve plaque removal efficiency.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the plaque removal efficacy of the Interplak instrument against a conventional electric toothbrush.
- To evaluate the impact of user training on the performance of the Interplak instrument.
Main Methods:
- The study involved a comparison between the Interplak instrument and a Braun dental d3 electric toothbrush.
- Plaque reduction was assessed after initial use and following 2 and 4 weeks of user training.
Main Results:
- The Interplak instrument demonstrated superior plaque reduction upon first use compared to the electric toothbrush.
- No significant differences in plaque reduction were observed between the two toothbrushes after 2 and 4 weeks of training.
Conclusions:
- The Interplak instrument shows initial promise for enhanced plaque removal.
- User familiarization and training may equalize the performance of different electric toothbrush technologies.