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
- Different powered toothbrushes for plaque control and gingival health 2010 · Cochrane All outcomesLong term (>3 months)SMD -0.44 [-0.98, 0.11]1 study · 54 participantsGRADE not reported
- Different powered toothbrushes for plaque control and gingival health 2010 · Cochrane All outcomesShort term (1-3 months)SMD 0.35 [-0.04, 0.74]6 studiesGRADE not reported