Efficacy of electric toothbrushes

This study evaluates if electric toothbrushes with a 3D action (rotation / oscillation and pulsation) are more effective than manual toothbrushes in removing plaque and reducing gingival inflammation in patients under orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances. The trial is designed as a randomized, controlled, investigator blinded superiority trial, with two parallel groups and a 1:1 allocation ratio.

Departments:

• Department of Orthodontics
• Department of Periodontology

Selected publications:

A randomized, 3-month, parallel-group clinical trial to compare the efficacy of electric 3-dimensional toothbrushes vs manual toothbrushes in maintaining oral health in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances. Mylonopoulou IM, Pepelassi E, Madianos P, Halazonetis DJ. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2021;160:648-658. doi: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2021.02.016