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11 questions · 15 findings · 2 reviews · Periodontology

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Powered toothbrush, side-to-side action vs Rotation oscillation powered 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 toothbrush, side-to-side action vs Rotation oscillation powered toothbrush

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

Side to side action powered toothbrush showed no clear difference in gingivitis (level reduction) compared with rotation oscillation powered toothbrush; GRADE not reported.

2 findings from 1 review

Powered toothbrush, side-to-side action vs Rotation oscillation powered toothbrush

Adverse events · Individuals of any age with no reported disability that might affect toothbrushing (including people wearing orthodontic appliances)
1 finding from 1 review

Powered toothbrush, side-to-side action vs Rotation oscillation powered toothbrush

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

Side to side action powered toothbrush led to higher plaque (level reduction) compared with rotation oscillation powered toothbrush; GRADE not reported.

2 findings from 1 review

Powered toothbrush, side-to-side action vs Counter oscillation powered toothbrush

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

Side to side action powered toothbrush showed no clear difference in plaque (level reduction) compared with counter oscillation powered toothbrush; GRADE not reported.

1 finding from 1 review

Powered toothbrush, side-to-side action vs Counter oscillation powered toothbrush

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

Side to side action powered toothbrush showed no clear difference in gingivitis (level reduction) compared with counter oscillation powered toothbrush; GRADE not reported.

1 finding from 1 review

Powered toothbrush, side-to-side action vs Circular powered toothbrush

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

Side to side action powered toothbrush led to higher gingivitis (level reduction) compared with circular powered toothbrush; GRADE not reported.

1 finding from 1 review

Powered toothbrush, side-to-side action vs Circular powered toothbrush

Plaque (level reduction) · Individuals of any age with no reported disability that might affect toothbrushing (including people wearing orthodontic appliances)
1 finding from 1 review
  • Different powered toothbrushes for plaque control and gingival health 2010 · Cochrane All outcomes
    Short term (1-3 months)
    Analysis 3.1 Plaque < 3 months (Turesky): 1 trial (Yankell 1997), 64 participants; totals not selected; no significant difference between side to side and circular for plaque in the short term.
    1 study · 64 participants
    GRADE not reported

Powered toothbrush, side-to-side action vs Manual toothbrush

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

Powered toothbrush, side-to-side action showed no clear difference in plaque score (>3 months) compared with manual toothbrush; GRADE not reported.

2 findings from 1 review

Powered toothbrush, side-to-side action vs Manual toothbrush

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

Powered toothbrush, side-to-side action showed no clear difference in gingivitis score (>3 months) compared with manual toothbrush; GRADE not reported.

2 findings from 1 review