Battery toothbrush beats manual in gum health showdown

NCT ID NCT07224828

First seen Nov 05, 2025 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 31 times

Summary

This study compared a battery toothbrush to a manual toothbrush for reducing plaque and gingivitis (gum inflammation) in 130 adults over 12 weeks. Participants had mild to moderate gum disease and plaque at the start. Dentists measured gum health and plaque levels using standard indexes. The goal was to see if the battery brush leads to better oral hygiene.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dental Research Associates, Inc.

    San Juan, 00927, Puerto Rico

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