title: A novel power toothbrush with multi-directional, triple zone cleaning technology.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Numerous laboratory and clinical studies have proven that certain power toothbrush technologies are more effective in removal of dental plaque and reduction of gingivitis than regular manual toothbrushes. Regardless of this evidence, there is still a large group of individuals who prefer the experience of a manual-like toothbrush. Recently a novel multi-directional power brush has been developed as an alternative for those people who favor the traditional size and shape of a manual toothbrush and prefer the manual brushing technique, but would benefit from the greater cleaning efficiency of the power brush.
  
  
  METHODS
  This unique multi-directional power toothbrush with triple-zone cleaning technology has been tested in multiple clinical trials. This special issue introduces the technical features of the brush and presents four clinical investigations conducted with this power toothbrush versus manual and sonic controls.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The studies described in this issue demonstrate the superior efficacy of the multi-directional brush in plaque and gingivitis reduction relative to control brushes, even in the hard-to-reach interdental spaces and marginal areas.
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dentistry, Medical University, Warsaw, Poland.
authors.forename: Agnieszka
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mielczarek
authors.forename: Malgorzata
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Klukowska
authors.forename: Eva
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Kaiser
authors.forename: Ulrich
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Stoerkel
authors.forename: Christian
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Mandl
authors.forename: Pat
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Walters
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Warren
mesh_terms: D003773:Dental Plaque; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D014099:Toothbrushing / Q000295:instrumentation*