A systematic review of the effectiveness of self-performed mechanical plaque removal in adults with gingivitis using a manual toothbrush. | Semantic Scholar (2024)

It is concluded that a routine instruction to use floss is not supported by scientific evidence and the dental professional should determine, on an individual patient basis, whether high-quality flossing is an achievable goal.

Supportive therapy, which encompasses PMPR, may limit the incidence and yearly rate of tooth loss as well as the loss in clinical attachment in patients treated for periodontitis.

When used as an adjunct to unsupervised oral hygiene, EO provides an additional benefit with regard to plaque and gingivitis reduction as compared to a placebo or control.

Tooth brushing is effective in reducing levels of dental plaque and with respect to gingivitis power toothbrushes have a benefit over manual toothbr brushes.

The study failed to demonstrate superior clinical and microbiological effects of powered toothbrush +triclosan dentifrice compared with manual toothbrush+standard fluoride-dentifrice in periodontitis-susceptible patients on regular maintenance therapy.

Adjunct use of CHX mouthwash during fixed-appliance treatment is associated with improved gingival inflammation, plaque control, and pocket depths, but caution is warranted and recommendations about CHX use during orthodontic treatment of children/adults should consider the heterogeneous patient response, cost-effectiveness, and potential adverse effects.

Within the limitations of the present study, formulations with specific agents for chemical plaque control provide statistically significant improvements in terms of gingival, bleeding and plaque indices.

For short-term reduction in dental plaque, current evidence suggests that HTP is as effective as compared to NHTP; however, evidence is from low quality studies.

Six months' unsupervised use of a dentif rice containing 0.3% Magnolia extract resulted in significantly greater gingivitis reduction than a corresponding control dentifrice.

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The use of PDT, especially counter-rotational and oscillating-rotating brushes, can be beneficial in reducing the levels of gingival bleeding or inflammation.

The results of this six-month clinical study support the conclusion that Colgate Total Toothpaste provides a statistically significant, substantive advantage in efficacy for the control of plaque and gingivitis over Crest Gum Care Toothpaste, while, at the same time, providing better control against the development of extrinsic tooth staining.

The clinical effectiveness of a manual ionic toothbrush in the removal of dental plaque and the reduction of gingivitis was evaluated and statistically significant improvements in Löe Gingival Index scores were observed.

Results indicate that the Braun Plak Control is a safe and efficient home care device and this electric toothbrush proved to be more effective than a regular manual toothbrush.

It is suggested that a study design which includes subjects with more severe gingivitis at baseline has the required sensitivity to demonstrate treatment benefits for triclosan dentifrices.

No beneficial effect could be shown for the 'electrically active design feature' compared to a regular manual toothbrush control in a 7-month clinical trial.

A concern is that only one type of electric toothbrush, the rotating oscillating toothbrush consistently demonstrated a statistically significant benefit over manual toothbrushes, and the majority of studies did not meet the standards for inclusion in moving forward it will be important to conduct methodologically sound studies demonstrating the ability of power toothbrushed to reduce the incidence and prevalence of caries and periodontal disease.

It was concluded that the twice-daily use of the triclosan-containing dentifrice resulted in significant reduction in supragingival plaque formation and a significant improvement in gingival health without the presence of any extrinsic staining or objectionable taste.

To compare the effectiveness of triclosan/copolymer and fluoride dentifrices in improving plaque control and gingival health, the Cochrane Controlled Trials Register, MEDLINE and EMBASE was searched.

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