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45 questions · 49 findings · 2 reviews · Periodontology

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Powered toothbrush, rotation oscillation 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)

Rotation oscillation powered toothbrush showed no clear difference in plaque (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

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, rotation oscillation 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)

Rotation oscillation 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