Manual vs. power toothbrush efficiency on plaque removal in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances

Aim and objectives: The main goal of this study is to compare the efficiency of manual and power toothbrushes in dental plaque removal on patients with orthodontic appliances. Material and methods: 30 patients aged from 12 to 29 years were selected for this study, 17 of them being girls/women. Half of them received education for manual toothbrushing and the other half for using power toothbrush. An adapted version of Ciancio plaque score was used for the plaque measurements. Results: Patients who used power-toothbrushes seem to have a lower plaque score but the results were not statistically confirmed (p > 0.05). Conclusion: Using a power-toothbrush may be an advantage during the orthodontic treatment.