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Powered toothbrush (any mode of action) vs Manual toothbrush

Cost (relative cost of powered vs manual) · Individuals of any age with no reported disability that might affect toothbrushing (including people wearing orthodontic appliances)

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Powered versus manual toothbrushing for oral health 2014 · Cochrane All outcomes
None of the included trials reported on the relative costs of manual compared with powered toothbrushes.
0 studies
No studies found

Powered toothbrush (any mode of action) vs Manual toothbrush

Dependability/reliability (mechanical failure) · Individuals of any age with no reported disability that might affect toothbrushing (including people wearing orthodontic appliances)

1 finding from 1 review

Powered versus manual toothbrushing for oral health 2014 · Cochrane All outcomes
Two trials reported mechanical failure of powered toothbrushes (1 of 48; 4 of 20).
2 studies
GRADE not reported

Powered toothbrush (any mode of action) vs Manual toothbrush

Calculus · Individuals of any age with no reported disability that might affect toothbrushing (including people wearing orthodontic appliances)

1 finding from 1 review

Powered versus manual toothbrushing for oral health 2014 · Cochrane All outcomes
Three trials reported on calculus: two no significant difference; one favoured the powered brush at six months (P<0.01).
3 studies
GRADE not reported

Powered toothbrush (any mode of action) vs Manual toothbrush

Staining · Individuals of any age with no reported disability that might affect toothbrushing (including people wearing orthodontic appliances)

1 finding from 1 review

Powered versus manual toothbrushing for oral health 2014 · Cochrane All outcomes
Three trials reported no difference in tooth staining between manual and powered brushes.
3 studies
GRADE not reported

Powered toothbrush (any mode of action) vs Manual toothbrush

Gingivitis · Individuals of any age with no reported disability that might affect toothbrushing (including people wearing orthodontic appliances)

Powered toothbrush (any mode of action) probably leads to lower gingivitis score (1 to 3 months) compared with manual toothbrush (moderate certainty).

2 findings from 1 review

Powered versus manual toothbrushing for oral health 2014 · Cochrane All outcomes
Short term (1 to 3 months)
SMD -0.43 [-0.60, -0.25]
44 studies · 3345 participants
Moderate
Powered versus manual toothbrushing for oral health 2014 · Cochrane All outcomes
Long term (>3 months)
SMD -0.21 [-0.31, -0.12]
16 studies · 1645 participants
Moderate

Powered toothbrush (any mode of action) vs Manual toothbrush

Adverse events (soft tissue trauma) · Individuals of any age with no reported disability that might affect toothbrushing (including people wearing orthodontic appliances)

1 finding from 1 review

Powered versus manual toothbrushing for oral health 2014 · Cochrane All outcomes
SoF 'Adverse events' row (narrative): There was no apparent relationship between the use of powered toothbrushes and soft tissue trauma. In part this finding was due to the very small number of adverse events reported…
40 studies
GRADE not reported

Powered toothbrush (any mode of action) vs Manual toothbrush

Plaque · Individuals of any age with no reported disability that might affect toothbrushing (including people wearing orthodontic appliances)

Powered toothbrush (any mode of action) probably leads to lower plaque score (1 to 3 months) compared with manual toothbrush (moderate certainty).

2 findings from 1 review

Powered versus manual toothbrushing for oral health 2014 · Cochrane All outcomes
Short term (1 to 3 months)
SMD -0.50 [-0.70, -0.31]
40 studies · 2871 participants
Moderate
Powered versus manual toothbrushing for oral health 2014 · Cochrane All outcomes
Long term (>3 months)
SMD -0.47 [-0.82, -0.11]
14 studies · 978 participants
Moderate