Evaluation of Clinical Effectiveness and Subjective Satisfaction of a New Toothbrush for Postsurgical Hygiene Care: A Randomized Split-Mouth Double-Blind Clinical Trial
Joint Authors
Montevecchi, Marco
Vittorio, Checchi
Gatto, M. R. A.
Moreschi, Annalisa
Luigi, Checchi
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-03-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
The aim of this RCT was to evaluate plaque control and gingival health promotion effectiveness of a new toothbrush with extra-soft filaments in postsurgical sets.
Ten consecutive patients with at least two scheduled symmetrical periodontal surgeries were selected.
Following the first periodontal surgery, a test (TB1) or control (TB2) toothbrush was randomly assigned.
After the second surgery, the remaining toothbrush was given.
Patients were asked to gently wipe the surgical area from days 3 to 7 postoperatively and to gently brush using a roll technique from day 7 till the end of the study.
Baseline evaluation took place on the day of surgery and follow-ups were performed at days 7, 14, and 30 postoperatively.
A more evident PI reduction was recorded for test toothbrush where a regular decrease was observed till day 14; then, this parameter tended to stabilize, remaining however lower than that recorded for the control toothbrush.
There were no statistical differences in the GI between test and control toothbrushes.
All patients introduced the test toothbrush at surgical site at third day; the control toothbrush was introduced within a mean of 9 days.
The introduction of the test toothbrush 3 days after periodontal surgery may be recommended.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Montevecchi, Marco& Moreschi, Annalisa& Gatto, M. R. A.& Luigi, Checchi& Vittorio, Checchi. 2015. Evaluation of Clinical Effectiveness and Subjective Satisfaction of a New Toothbrush for Postsurgical Hygiene Care: A Randomized Split-Mouth Double-Blind Clinical Trial. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1079201
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Montevecchi, Marco…[et al.]. Evaluation of Clinical Effectiveness and Subjective Satisfaction of a New Toothbrush for Postsurgical Hygiene Care: A Randomized Split-Mouth Double-Blind Clinical Trial. The Scientific World Journal No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1079201
American Medical Association (AMA)
Montevecchi, Marco& Moreschi, Annalisa& Gatto, M. R. A.& Luigi, Checchi& Vittorio, Checchi. Evaluation of Clinical Effectiveness and Subjective Satisfaction of a New Toothbrush for Postsurgical Hygiene Care: A Randomized Split-Mouth Double-Blind Clinical Trial. The Scientific World Journal. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1079201
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1079201