The Effects of Oscillating-Rotating Electric Toothbrushes on Plaque and Gingival Health

Procter & Gamble (P&G)

Status: Completed

Conditions: Plaque; Gingivitis

Treatments: Device: Oscillating-rotating electric toothbrush; Device: Manual toothbrush; Device: Side-to-side electric toothbrush

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Industry

Identifiers

NCT04017507

2019BrushMetaAnalysis

Details and patient eligibility

About

The aim of this analysis was to compare the effects of oscillating-rotating (O-R), side-to-side (sonic), and manual toothbrushes on plaque and gingival health after multiple uses.

Enrollment: 2,145 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No 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

2,145 participants in 3 patient groups

Oscillating-rotating electric toothbrush

Description:

Twice daily brushing

Treatment:

Device: Oscillating-rotating electric toothbrush

Side-to-side electric toothbrush

Description:

Twice daily brushing

Treatment:

Device: Side-to-side electric toothbrush

Manual toothbrush

Description:

Twice daily brushing

Treatment:

Device: Manual toothbrush