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Clinical evaluation of plaque removal with a double‐headed toothbrush
Author(s) -
Gibson M. T.,
JoystonBechal S.,
Smales F. C.
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
journal of clinical periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.456
H-Index - 151
eISSN - 1600-051X
pISSN - 0303-6979
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-051x.1988.tb01000.x
Subject(s) - toothbrush , medicine , dentistry , dental plaque , orthodontics , engineering , brush , electrical engineering
A blind, two‐way, crossover clinical trial, completed by 44 adult subjects, instructed in specific oral hygiene techniques, was carried out to compare the effectiveness of plaque removal between a new Scandinavian double‐headed toothbrush and a popular single‐headed brush, each used for one week. The results showed that the double‐headed brush was significantly more effective in removing plaque overall than a conventional brush. The effect was most evident on all lingual surfaces, especially in the lower arch and molar regions. It was also particularly pronounced when the double‐headed toothbrush was allocated for use in the 2nd week of the study. There was no significant difference in the cleaning ability of the 2 brushes on the buccal surfaces of the teeth.