Comparison of slim bristled and V-shaped orthodontic toothbrushes in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances.
10.4041/kjod.2009.39.6.383
- Author:
Jin Hugh CHOI
1
Author Information
1. Department of Dentistry, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. profchoi@cau.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article ; Randomized Controlled Trial
- Keywords:
Fixed orthodontic appliance;
Slim bristled toothbrush;
Oral hygiene;
Periodontal health
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Hemorrhage;
Humans;
Oral Hygiene;
Orthodontic Appliances;
Periodontal Index;
Silver
- From:Korean Journal of Orthodontics
2009;39(6):383-392
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a slim bristled toothbrush compared with a V-shaped orthodontic toothbrush in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances. METHODS: Thirty four orthodontic patients receiving edgewise treatment were randomly assigned to two groups, a slim bristled toothbrush (Nano silver slim care) and a V-shaped toothbrush (Oral-B). Plaque index, gingival index and bleeding index were recorded at the beginning of the study (baseline), 2 weeks, 4 weeks and 6 weeks after new toothbrushes were supplied and the results were analyzed statistically. RESULTS: No statistically significant differences were found for plaque index, gingival index and bleeding index between toothbrush groups during the 6 weeks. Plaque and gingival indices were decreased at 2 weeks and 4 weeks but increased at 6 weeks in both toothbrush groups. Bleeding index in the V-shaped toothbrush group showed the lowest value at 2 weeks then increased at 4 weeks and 6 weeks but in the slim bristled toothbrush group decreased from 2 weeks through 6 weeks to under baseline levels. Patients in their twenties had significantly lower values than teenagers in the slim bristled toothbrush group (p < 0.013). CONCLUSIONS: The results would suggest that both of the toothbrushes are equally effective but the use of a slim bristled toothbrush may be of benefit in promoting gingival health for fixed orthodontic appliance patients in their twenties and over.
