title: Clinical evaluation of the effect of an ultrasonic toothbrush on plaque, gingivitis, and gingival bleeding: a six-month study.
abstract: This study evaluated the long-term effect of an ultrasonic toothbrush used as part of a daily oral hygiene regimen on supragingival plaque, gingivitis, and gingival bleeding. Compared with a conventional toothbrush, the ultrasonic toothbrush was significantly more effective in reducing plaque formation (p < 0.05), removing plaque (p < 0.05), and reducing gingivitis (p < 0.05) during the 6-month study period.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dentistry, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio.
authors.forename: G T
authors.initials: GT
authors.lastname: Terezhalmy
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Iffland
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Jelepis
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Waskowski
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003774:Dental Plaque Index; D004867:Equipment Design; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005884:Gingival Hemorrhage / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D010512:Periodontal Index; D014099:Toothbrushing / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*