Findings

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2 questions · 4 findings · 1 reviews · Oral Health

No studies found 0 · 0%GRADE not reported 4 · 100%Very low 0 · 0%Low 0 · 0%Moderate 0 · 0%High 0 · 0%

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

Powered toothbrush, ultrasonic action led to lower 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 outcomes
Short term (1 to 3 months)
SMD -0.99 [-1.21, -0.76]
5 studies · 354 participants
GRADE not reported
Powered versus manual toothbrushing for oral health 2014 · Cochrane All outcomes
Long term (>3 months)
Ultrasonic vs manual, gingivitis at >3 months: one trial (Terezhalmy 1995a); no statistically significant difference; totals not selected (no pooled estimate presented in this version).
1 study · 46 participants
GRADE not reported

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

2 findings from 1 review

Powered versus manual toothbrushing for oral health 2014 · Cochrane All outcomes
Long term (>3 months)
Ultrasonic vs manual, plaque at >3 months: one trial (Terezhalmy 1995a); no statistically significant difference; totals not selected (no pooled estimate presented in this version).
1 study · 46 participants
GRADE not reported
Powered versus manual toothbrushing for oral health 2014 · Cochrane All outcomes
Short term (1 to 3 months)
SMD -1.33 [-1.59, -1.07]
4 studies · 301 participants
GRADE not reported