Effectiveness of Oscillating and Rotating versus High-Frequency Sonic Powered Toothbrush in Dental Hygiene University Students: A Proof-of-Concept Study

Plaque biofilm is considered one of the etiological factors involved in onset caries and gingivitis, associated with progression periodontitis peri-implant inflammation. There no agreement literature on effectiveness oscillating-rotating (OR) powered toothbrush (PTB) high-frequency sonic (HFS) PTB improving oral health. Thus, using present proof-of-concept study we aimed to evaluate OR versus HFS terms improvement plaque, gingival inflammation, lingual patina indexes dental hygiene university students. Dental students from University Eastern Piedmont “A. Avogadro” Novara, Italy November 2019 October 2021 were recruited. Based type previously used for at-home plaque removal, participants divided into two groups: Group 1 (subjects that MTB prior beginning, asked use 2 times/day a minimum 3 months) beginning). All instructed avoid floss aids during (i.e., pipe cleaners, floss, mouthwash). The outcome measures were: New Method Scoring (NMPS), simplified Oral Disease Index (OHI-S), Control Record (PCR), Gingival Bleeding Index, Winkel Tongue Coating (WTCI). outcomes assessed at baseline (T0) both groups after months (T1) 1. Fifty-seven subjects (44 females 13 males) included allocated group (n = 30, 22 8 control 27, 5 males). At T0, all significantly higher (p < 0.0001). T1, NMPS, OHI-S, PCR, GBI, WTCI statistically improved Lastly, there was significant difference between T1 T0 NMPS 0.043), OHI-S 0.032), PCR 0.001). Taken together, findings this showed over 3-month period health status sample