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Kim, Kim, Kim, Lee, Park, Park, and Kim: Effect of gingival health promotion and oral hygiene improvement for children using vibratory toothbrushes
Original Article

J Korean Acad Oral Health 2013;37(2):59-64.

Published online: 12 June 2013

DOI: https://doi.org/10.11149/jkaoh.2013.37.2.59

Effect of gingival health promotion and oral hygiene improvement for children using vibratory toothbrushes

Han-Na Kim1, Min-Ji Kim1, Ji-Eun Kim1, Pal-Hyung Lee2, Sueng-Hee Park2, Sung-Hyun Park3, Jin-Bom Kim1

1Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, Pusan National University School of Dentistry, Yangsan, Korea

2Neo-B Ltd. Co., Busan, Korea

3Department of Materials and Components Engineering, Dong-Eui University College of Engineering, Busan, Korea

Corresponding Author: Jin-Bom Kim Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, Pusan National University School of Dentistry, 49 Busandaehak-ro, Mulgeum-eup, Yangsan 626-815, Korea Tel: +82-51-510-8223 Fax: +82-51-510-8221 E-mail: jbomkim@pusan.ac.kr

Received 2 May 2013       Revised 27 May 2013       Accepted 31 May 2013

Copyright © 2013 Journal of Korean Academy of Oral Health

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Abstract

Objectives

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of periodontal health promotion and oral hygiene in children using a vibrating toothbrush.

Methods

Forty-seven volunteers aged between 7-15 years participated in this study at local care centers from January to February 2013. A vibratory toothbrush for children was designed with the bristles operating on a self-vibration system that separated the head-neck part of the toothbrush from the handle. The toothbrush was designed with the aim of massaging the gingiva and reducing gingival inflammation. The papillary marginal attachment (PMA) index and O’Leary plaque index were measured by oral examinations before and at 4 weeks after brushing with the vibrating toothbrush.

Results

The PMA index and O’Leary plaque index were reduced from 39.20 to 25.42 (P<0.001) and from 5.56 to 2.78 (P<0.001), respectively.

Conclusions

These results suggested that vibrating toothbrushes designed for children can be helpful in promoting gingival health and improving oral hygiene.

Keywords: Children, Dental brush, Gingivitis, Oral hygiene, Periodontal health

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Fig. 1.
The structure of slim 3 row bristle.
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Fig. 2.
Separation structure from handle and separated neck installed bristle.
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Fig. 3.
The tooth brush for child and periodontal disease patients who had prosthetic appliance.
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Table 1.
PMA index before and after 4-week using vibratory toothbrushes
Subjects Contents N Before use After use P*
Mean SD Mean SD
Total 47 5.56 5.70 2.78 4.00 <0.001
Grade Elementary school 36 5.19 5.79 2.36 3.98 <0.001
Middle school 11 8.36 5.97 4.73 4.76 0.027
Gender Male 28 6.82 6.16 3.57 4.63 <0.001
Female 19 4.63 5.45 1.95 3.49 0.013

SD, standard deviation. *P-value was measured by paired t-test.

Table 2.
O'leary plaque index before and after 4-week using vibratory toothbrushes
Subjects Contents N Before use After use P*
Mean SD Mean SD
Total 47 39.20 18.04 25.42 12.37 <0.001
Grade Elementary school 36 38.49 18.07 23.73 12.73 <0.001
Middle school 11 49.97 16.43 30.18 13.32 <0.001
Gender Male 28 44.91 18.40 26.27 14.93 <0.001
Female 19 35.67 16.88 23.72 9.72 0.006

SD, standard deviation. *P-value was measured by paired t-test.

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