title: Interproximal vs midradicular effects of a counter-rotational powered brush during supportive periodontal therapy.
abstract: Removing plaque from interproximal areas is critical in preventing periodontal disease recurrence. Studies have shown the INTERPLAK counter-rotational powered brush is more proficient at this than conventional methods. To compare the effectiveness of the counter-rotational powered brush with conventional methods on midradicular and interproximal surfaces, periodontal surgery patients who were in supportive periodontal therapy were grouped into those using the counter-rotational powered brush device and those using conventional methods. Various measures of periodontal health indicated that over the 6-month study period, the counter-rotational powered brush resulted in a 40% to 60% improvement in clinical periodontal conditions compared with a 15% to 40% improvement with conventional methods.
authors.affiliation: Louisiana State University School of Dentistry, New Orleans.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Yukna
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Shaklee
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D003742:Dental Devices, Home Care; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000628:therapy*; D003774:Dental Plaque Index; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010512:Periodontal Index; D016037:Single-Blind Method; D014099:Toothbrushing / Q000295:instrumentation*