Efficacy of the Sonicare Elite(R) in plaque removal and reduction of gingival inflammation from hard-to-reach sites of the moderate periodontitis.
10.5051/jkape.2006.36.3.693
- Author:
Ji Youn HONG
1
;
Sung Won JUNG
;
Yoo Jung UM
;
Gyung Jun CHAE
;
Ui Won JUNG
;
Chang Sung KIM
;
Seong Ho CHOI
;
Chong Kwan KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Periodontology, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, Research Institute for Periodontal Regeneration, Korea. ckkim@yumc.yonsei.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article ; Randomized Controlled Trial
- Keywords:
moderate periodontitis;
electric toothbrush;
plaque;
gingival inflammation
- MeSH:
Follow-Up Studies;
Gingivitis;
Inflammation*;
Periodontal Index;
Periodontitis*;
Tooth
- From:The Journal of the Korean Academy of Periodontology
2006;36(3):693-703
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of the Sonicare Elite(R) power toothbrush in plaque removal and reduction of gingivitis from hard-to-reach sites of the moderate periodontitis compared to regular manual toothbrush in 12 week follow-up. 82 subjects with incipient to moderate periodontitis were randomly assigned to use either the manual or sonic brush, instructed in its use, and asked to brush 2 times a day for 2 minutes. Plaque scores were taken at baseline, 1, 4, 12 weeks using Silness & Loe plaque index and gingival inflammation was assessed by the Loe & Silness gingival index. The results were as follows. 1. The Sonicare Elite(R) power toothbrush showed a significant reduction(p<0.0001) of the plaque( Silness & Loe) and gingival inflammation(Loe & Silness). 2. The Sonicare Elite(R) power toothbrush showed a significant better reduction of plaque and gingivitis(p<0.05) than the manual toothbrush after 1, 4, and 12 weeks. 3. The Sonicare Elite(R) power toothbrush demonstrated a significant reduction(p<0.0001) of the plaque in interproximal sites(p<0.0001), buccal sites(p<0.0001) and the lingual sites(p=0.0018) of the teeth. 4. The Sonicare Elite(R) power toothbrush demonstrated a significant reduction(p<0.0001) of the gingival inflammation in the interproximal sites(p<0.0001), the buccal sites(p<0.0001) and the lingual sites(p<0.0001) of the teeth. The results of this study support the findings that Sonicare Elite(R) power toothbrush has a great potential to remove the plaque and resolve the gingival inflammation during the period of 12 week.
