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
- Different powered toothbrushes for plaque control and gingival health 2010 · Cochrane All outcomesShort term (1-3 months)SMD 0.24 [0.02, 0.46]5 studiesGRADE not reported
- Different powered toothbrushes for plaque control and gingival health 2010 · Cochrane All outcomesLong term (>3 months)Analysis 2.3 Plaque > 3 months (Turesky): 1 trial; totals not selected (no pooled estimate). No differences between the modes for plaque in the long term (> 3 months).1 studyGRADE not reported