The effectiveness of apple, sugar-free chewing gum and Rolly Brush® in the reduction of plaque index: crossover randomized clinical trial

Background: The implementation of the self-cleaning practice is fundamental importance for maintenance oral health and to remove human dental biofilm which considered main etiological factor development caries periodontal diseases. Objective: This study aimed evaluate use chewing gum, Rolly Brush® apples as forms mechanical control removal in absence brushing. Materials Methods: Eighteen volunteers were submitted plaque index evaluation after a period 24 hours no hygiene. Then, they would one methods: Brush®, apple or tooth brushing, chosen by draw, minute, then, was evaluated again. stage repeated until all participants selected methods, periods each. Results: Dental brushing more effective when compared each other methods applied there statistically significant reduction apllying cleaning groups. Conclusion: Chewing may be used auxiliary such method impossible performed. Clinicaltrials.gov: number protocol NCT 03.601.585.