Assessment of Dental Plaque Control for Fixed Orthodontic Adolescents using Interactive Electric Toothbrushes

doi:10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2023.09.014

Abstract

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the effect of manual toothbrush, ordinary electric toothbrush, and interactive electric toothbrush on plaque control for fixed orthodontic adolescents. Methods: Seventy-five adolescents with fixed orthodontic appliances were randomly divided into manual, ordinary electric, and interactive electric toothbrush groups. Modified plaque index was measured after 0, 2, and 6 weeks, and the brushing times and motivation were assessed through questionnaires. Results: Compared with manual group, the ordinary electric and interactive electric toothbrush groups had significantly more plaque index reduction after 2 and 6 weeks, and the interactive electric group was better than the ordinary electric group (P<0.05). The brushing times and motivation of interactive electric groups increased significantly compared with other two groups (P<0.05). Conclusion: Electric toothbrushes can effectively help fixed orthodontic adolescents to remove dental plaque. Interactive electric toothbrush can improve the motivation of tooth brushing and get better plaque control effect.

Key words: plaque index, orthodontics, interactive electric toothbrush, motivation

ZHENG Yaxin, LONG Yuyin, ZHANG Junjie, CHEN Weixiang, LI Huanhuan, GONG Beini, CHEN Xiaobo. Assessment of Dental Plaque Control for Fixed Orthodontic Adolescents using Interactive Electric Toothbrushes[J]. Journal of Oral Science Research, 2023, 39(9): 838-841.

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