The efficacy of a rubber bristles interdental cleaner on parameters of oral soft tissue health-a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

This study aimed to establish the efficacy of a rubber bristles interdental cleaner (RBIC) as an adjunct to toothbrushing (TB) compared to that of the adjuvant use of other interdental cleaning devices and TB alone on plaque and gingivitis parameters. Additionally, the safety aspects and panellists' appreciation were evaluated.

Materials and methods

Databases were searched for randomized controlled clinical trials (RCTs) evaluating plaque (PI), bleeding (BS), and gingival index (GI) scores, safety assessments, and participants' appreciation. Extracted data were summarized in a descriptive and, if possible, a meta-analysis.

Results

The search retrieved 142 unique papers; six studies with 10 comparisons were included in a descriptive analysis. Five RCTs compared RBI

SUBMITTER: van der Weijden F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9292806 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature