A Meta-analysis Comparing Toothbrushes on Plaque Removal and Gingival Health

Procter & Gamble (P&G)

Status: Completed

Conditions: Dental Plaque; Gingivitis

Treatments: Device: Sonic electric toothbrush; Device: Oscillating-rotating electric toothbrush; Device: Manual toothbrush

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Industry

Identifiers

NCT05594004

2022BrushMetaAnalysis

Details and patient eligibility

About

The aim of this analysis was to compare gingivitis- and plaque-reduction efficacy from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) up to six months long evaluating oscillating-rotating, sonic, and manual toothbrushes

Enrollment: 2,929 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Subjects were excluded from this study for the following reasons;

• pregnancy,
• rampant caries,
• severe periodontitis,
• at discretionary of the Principal Investigator.

Trial design

2,929 participants in 3 patient groups

Oscillating-Rotating electric toothbrush

Description:

Twice daily brushing

Treatment:

Device: Oscillating-rotating electric toothbrush

Sonic electric toothbrush

Description:

Twice daily brushing

Treatment:

Device: Sonic electric toothbrush

Manual toothbrush

Description:

Twice daily brushing

Treatment:

Device: Manual toothbrush