Year : 2021

Volume : Volume 12

Issue : Issue 1

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Dr. Nikhil Kumar
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Abstract

Aim:  The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of an orthodontic toothbrush in comparison to a normal toothbrush. Materials and methods: The patients were randomly divided into two groups. Group A received Colgate orthodontic brushes for oral hygiene maintenance whereas, and group B received normal toothbrush. Data of the patients regarding their age, sex, type of toothbrush, gingival index (GI), and plaque index (PI) were collected. Results: The average plaque index of group A using an orthodontic brush before orthodontic brackets were 1.37, and two months after bonding was 1.48. The average plaque index what patients using a conventional brush before putting brackets was 1.41, and 1.67 at the end of two months. The gingival index in group A at the baseline was 1.44 and 1.48 at the end of two months. Similarly, the gingival index of group B at baseline was 1.46 and 1.72 at the end of two months. Conclusion: There is no significant difference in the clinical efficacy of both the type of brushes in the patients who are undergoing orthodontic treatment.
Keywords: Conventional toothbrush, orthodontic toothbrush, plaque control.