Comparison of a Novel Sonic Toothbrush to Manual Brushing on Plaque Control and Gingival Inflammation: A Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial

Myron Nevins, DDS / Chia-Yu Chen, DDS, DMSc, DDS / Eric Kern DDS, MS / Gerardo Mendoza-Azpur, DDS,MSc / Gaetano Isola, DDS, PhD / Claudio P. Soto, DDS, MSc / Claudio Stacchi, DDS, MSc / Teresa Lombardi, DDS / David Kim, DDS, DMSc / Isabella Rocchietta, DDS, MSc

This multicentered, randomized, controlled clinical trial compared manual brushing and brushing with a novel ionic-sonic toothbrush on the effect on plaque control and gingival inflammation. It is obvious that the participants benefitted from the experience, and there were significant reductions in gingival inflammation as well as improved plaque removal. Download PDF