Abstract
The sonicare toothbrush has been shown to reduce plaque and gingivitis better than a manual toothbrush among orthodontic patients. The sonicare toothbrush has also been shown to reduce pocket depths in patients with periodontitis. Use of the sonicare toothbrush reduced hypersensitivity after 8 weeks of use and removed 82% of the extrinsic stain from coffee, tea, and tobacco after 4 weeks of use. It has also been shown to be as effective as or better than a manual toothbrush for reducing plaque and gingivitis around dental implants and to increase salivary flow in xerostomia patients.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 11-14 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995) |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue number | 7 Suppl 1 |
| State | Published - Jul 2002 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine