Effectiveness of Plaque Removal Using Different Toothbrushes in Children - A Comparative Study.
Journal
Indian journal of dental research : official publication of Indian Society for Dental Research
ISSN: 1998-3603
Titre abrégé: Indian J Dent Res
Pays: India
ID NLM: 9202990
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
01 Jan 2024
01 Jan 2024
Historique:
received:
26
04
2023
accepted:
14
11
2023
medline:
27
6
2024
pubmed:
27
6
2024
entrez:
27
6
2024
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Effective plaque control is essential for improved oral health. Advancements in mechanical plaque removal using toothbrushes still continue. One such sophisticated intervention is the app-based toothbrush, a new innovative technology that helps to track the child's brushing habits. The aim of this study is to evaluate the plaque removal efficacy of three different toothbrushes in children aged 6-8 years. A randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted among primary school children with decayed missing filled teeth (dmft) score of ≤2. Baseline plaque score was collected using Turesky modification of the Quigley and Hein Index 1 week after oral prophylaxis. Children were randomly divided into three groups. Group I received conventional toothbrush (n = 25), group II received powered toothbrush (n = 25), and group III received app-based toothbrush (n = 25). Post-intervention plaque score, toothbrush wear and bite mark scores were done at the 15th, 30th, 45th and 90th day. Participant's opinion on their toothbrushes was evaluated using a questionnaire. App-based toothbrush showed maximum plaque reduction followed by powered and conventional toothbrush. Significant reduction in plaque score was seen at 30th-, 45th- and 90th-day follow-up in group II (<0.001) and group III (<0.001). There was no appreciable difference in the toothbrush wear and bite mark score between the three groups. Children preferred app-based toothbrush in spite of the complex nature of using it.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Effective plaque control is essential for improved oral health. Advancements in mechanical plaque removal using toothbrushes still continue. One such sophisticated intervention is the app-based toothbrush, a new innovative technology that helps to track the child's brushing habits.
AIM
OBJECTIVE
The aim of this study is to evaluate the plaque removal efficacy of three different toothbrushes in children aged 6-8 years.
METHODS
METHODS
A randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted among primary school children with decayed missing filled teeth (dmft) score of ≤2. Baseline plaque score was collected using Turesky modification of the Quigley and Hein Index 1 week after oral prophylaxis. Children were randomly divided into three groups. Group I received conventional toothbrush (n = 25), group II received powered toothbrush (n = 25), and group III received app-based toothbrush (n = 25). Post-intervention plaque score, toothbrush wear and bite mark scores were done at the 15th, 30th, 45th and 90th day. Participant's opinion on their toothbrushes was evaluated using a questionnaire.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION
CONCLUSIONS
App-based toothbrush showed maximum plaque reduction followed by powered and conventional toothbrush. Significant reduction in plaque score was seen at 30th-, 45th- and 90th-day follow-up in group II (<0.001) and group III (<0.001). There was no appreciable difference in the toothbrush wear and bite mark score between the three groups. Children preferred app-based toothbrush in spite of the complex nature of using it.
Identifiants
pubmed: 38934752
doi: 10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_375_23
pii: 01363779-202435010-00014
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Randomized Controlled Trial
Comparative Study
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
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