J Korean Acad Oral Health.  2014 Jun;38(2):71-76.

Comparing the efficacy of a high pressure spray oral hygiene appliance and a sonic vibration toothbrush in reducing dental plaque

• Park K
• Park WC
• Bae KH
• Jin BH
• Baek DI

Abstract

OBJECTIVES
This study aims to compare home care dental devices for their dental plaque removal ability.
METHODS
A single blinded randomized crossover clinical study design was used to measure plaque index (Turesky Modification Quigley-Hein Plaque Index).
RESULTS
All 3 groups showed a statistically significant decrease in the plaque index after usage (P<0.001). In manual tooth-brushing group, the teeth on the right dental arch showed a greater decrease in the plaque index than on the left arch (P=0.041). All appliances showed greater plaque reduction in the upper right posterior teeth than in the lower right posterior teeth (P=0.009, 0.004, 0.007).
CONCLUSIONS
The results of this study support development of more effective oral hygiene appliances and emphasis on oral hygienic education.

Keyword

Dental; Dental plaque index; Health education; Home care dental devices