Comparing the efficacy of a high pressure spray oral hygiene appliance and a sonic vibration toothbrush in reducing dental plaque.
10.11149/jkaoh.2014.38.2.71
- Author:
Kiduck PARK
1
;
Woo Chul PARK
;
Kwang Hak BAE
;
Bo Hyoung JIN
;
Dai Il BAEK
Author Information
1. Seoul Cho Dental Clinic, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Randomized Controlled Trial ; Original Article
- Keywords:
Dental;
Dental plaque index;
Health education;
Home care dental devices
- MeSH:
Dental Arch;
Dental Devices, Home Care;
Dental Plaque Index;
Dental Plaque*;
Education;
Health Education;
Oral Hygiene*;
Tooth;
Vibration*
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Oral Health
2014;38(2):71-76
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVES: This study aims to compare home care dental devices for their dental plaque removal ability. METHODS: A single blinded randomized crossover clinical study design was used to measure plaque index (Turesky Modification Quigley-Hein Plaque Index). RESULTS: All 3 groups showed a statistically significant decrease in the plaque index after usage (P<0.001). In manual tooth-brushing group, the teeth on the right dental arch showed a greater decrease in the plaque index than on the left arch (P=0.041). All appliances showed greater plaque reduction in the upper right posterior teeth than in the lower right posterior teeth (P=0.009, 0.004, 0.007). CONCLUSIONS: The results of this study support development of more effective oral hygiene appliances and emphasis on oral hygienic education.
