The Effectiveness of Power Versus Manual Toothbrushes on Plaque Removal and Gingival Health in Children-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The objective of this systematic review was to assess the efficacy of self-brushing using a single-head power toothbrush(PTB) in comparison to a single-head manual toothbrush(MTB) in terms of plaque removal and reduction of gingivitis in children.

Materials and methods

MEDLINE-PubMed and Cochrane CENTRAL were searched up to November 2023. The inclusion criteria comprised randomised clinical trials involving healthy children up to the age of 18 years who did not have fixed orthodontic appliances. Included papers assessed the impact of self-administered toothbrushing using a rechargeable PTB compared to an MTB on plaque removal and gingivitis. Data extraction was conducted, and the risk of bias was evaluated. A descriptive analysis, a meta-analysis, and subgroup anal

SUBMITTER: Dagdeviren F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12516003 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature