Powered toothbrush, counter oscillation action vs Manual toothbrush
Gingivitis · Individuals of any age with no reported disability that might affect toothbrushing (including people wearing orthodontic appliances)
Powered toothbrush, counter oscillation action showed no clear difference in gingivitis score (1 to 3 months) compared with manual toothbrush; GRADE not reported.
2 findings from 1 review
- Powered versus manual toothbrushing for oral health 2014 · Cochrane All outcomesShort term (1 to 3 months)SMD 0.01 [-0.30, 0.31]4 studies · 172 participantsGRADE not reported
- Powered versus manual toothbrushing for oral health 2014 · Cochrane All outcomesLong term (>3 months)SMD -0.19 [-0.66, 0.29]2 studies · 69 participantsGRADE not reported