Clinical Evaluation of an Ionic Toothbrush in the Removal of Established Plaque and Reduction of Gingivitis

Authors

R. L. Van Swol, Marquette UniversityFollow
D. E. Van Scotter, Marquette UniversityFollow
J. J. Pucher, Marquette UniversityFollow
Andrew R. Dentino, Marquette UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Publication Date

6-1996

Publisher

Quintessence Publishing

Source Publication

Quintessence International

Source ISSN

0033-6572

Abstract

The clinical effectiveness of a manual ionic toothbrush in the removal of dental plaque and the reduction of gingivitis was evaluated. A double-blind study evaluated the effect of a small, imperceptible electric current on established dental plaque and gingivitis during toothbrushing. Sixty-four adults completed the study. Gingivitis and plaque scores were determined at baseline and after 3 and 6 months. The baseline indices of the two groups were well balanced. At each examination, the participants were instructed how to hold the toothbrush properly and reminded to change brush heads every 4 weeks. Statistically significant improvements in Löe Gingival Index scores were observed from baseline to 6 months between the control and test groups and within the test group. The Quigley-Hein Plaque Index scores also showed a significant improvement from baseline to 6 months between the control and test groups and within the test group.

Comments

Quintessence International, Vol. 27, No. 6 (June 1996): 389-394. Publisher link.

Recommended Citation

Van Swol, R. L.; Van Scotter, D. E.; Pucher, J. J.; and Dentino, Andrew R., "Clinical Evaluation of an Ionic Toothbrush in the Removal of Established Plaque and Reduction of Gingivitis" (1996). School of Dentistry Faculty Research and Publications. 265.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/dentistry_fac/265