Clinical evaluation of an ionic toothbrush in the removal of established plaque and reduction of gingivitis. Quintessence Int 1996 Jun;27(6):389-94
Date
06/01/1996Pubmed ID
8941832Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0030155511 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 19 CitationsAbstract
The clinical effectiveness of a manual ionic toothbrush in the removal of dental plaque and the reduction of gingivitis was evaluated. A double-blind study evaluated the effect of a small, imperceptible electric current on established dental plaque and gingivitis during toothbrushing. Sixty-four adults completed the study. Gingivitis and plaque scores were determined at baseline and after 3 and 6 months. The baseline indices of the two groups were well balanced. At each examination, the participants were instructed how to hold the toothbrush properly and reminded to change brush heads every 4 weeks. Statistically significant improvements in Löe Gingival Index scores were observed from baseline to 6 months between the control and test groups and within the test group. The Quigley-Hein Plaque Index scores also showed a significant improvement from baseline to 6 months between the control and test groups and within the test group.
Author List
Van Swol RL, Van Scotter DE, Pucher JJ, Dentino ARAuthor
Andrew Dentino BS,DDS,PhD Professor & Program Director of Periodontics in the Surgical Sciences department at Marquette UniversityMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdolescentAdult
Aged
Dental Plaque
Dental Plaque Index
Double-Blind Method
Female
Gingivitis
Humans
Iontophoresis
Male
Middle Aged
Observer Variation
Periodontal Index
Toothbrushing
