Clinical Effects of Daily Rotary Electric Toothbrushing on the Presence of Gingivitis and Supragingival Dental Plaque

<p>The purpose of this investigation was to determine if statistically significant differences existed in the gingival health of subjects who brushed with a rotary electric toothbrush (Rota-dent^R when compared to a conventional toothbrush (Oral B-35^R). A randomized, two group research design was employed using forty subjects. At baseline and at two week intervals for six weeks, gingivitis and supragingival dental plaque were measured by the Loe and Silness Gingival Index and the O'Leary Plaque Index, respectively. Multivariate analysis revealed that the Rota-dent^R was superior to the conventional toothbrush in reducing dental plaque accumulation and equally effective at reducing gingival inflammation. When area specific multivariate analysis was performed, superiority of the Rota-dent^R at reducing gingival inflammation in the anterior region was found. Results suggest that the Rota-dent^R is a safe and effective home care device when utilized properly.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science (MS)

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Dental Hygiene

Year dc:date.available

1987

Author dc:creator

• Mueller, Laura Jean

Contributors dc:contributor

• Michele L. Darby
• Deanne S. Allen
• S. Lynn Tolle
• Michael Doviak
• Ruth Hall

• Rotary electric toothbrushing
• Effects
• Gingivitis
• Dental plaque
• Dental Hygiene

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https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/dentalhygiene_etds/11

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oai:digitalcommons.odu.edu:dentalhygiene_etds-1014