Effectiveness of a digital device providing real-time visualized tooth brushing instructions: A randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The aim of this trial was to investigate whether a digital device that provides real-time visualized brushing instructions would contribute to the removal of dental plaque over usual brushing instructions.

Methods

We conducted a single-center, parallel-group, stratified permuted block randomized control trial with 1:1 allocation ratio. Eligibility criteria included people aged ≥ 18 years, and exclude people who met the following criteria: severely crowded teeth; using interdental cleaning implement; having external injury in the oral cavity, or stomatitis; having less than 20 teeth; using orthodontic apparatus; visited to a dental clinic; having the possibility of consulting a dental clinic; having a dental license; not owning a smartphone or tablet device; smok

SUBMITTER: Shida H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7316295 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature