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Comparison of clinical efficacy and patient acceptance of interdental brush and silicone coated interdental pick: a randomized split-mouth, prospective clinical trial

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Abstract

Objectives

The aim of this split-mouth, prospective controlled study was to compare the effects of two different interdental devices on clinical plaque elimination, gingival bleeding and patient acceptance and comfort.

Materials and methods

Thirty participants who had been diagnosed with gingivitis were included in the study. After professional oral prophylaxis and a 3-day washout period, patients were advised to use two test devices (TePe Interdental Brushes Original and TePe EasyPick™, Malmö, Sweden) according to instructions. The plaque index (Turesky modification of the Quigley and Hein Index) and bleeding index (Papillary Bleeding Index) were recorded at baseline and after 2 weeks. Patient satisfaction and comfort were assessed with a questionnaire.

Results

Both of the tested devices improved the plaque and bleeding index scores. There were no differences between the two sides in terms of time-dependent changes. The patients felt more satisfied with the cleansing capacity and more comfortable with the use of SCIP compared with IDB (p = 0.001). Pain sensation with the use of SCIP was significantly lower than with IDB (p = 0.002).

Conclusion

The clinical efficiency of the tested interdental devices was similar in terms of removing plaque and decreasing bleeding. However, SCIP were found to be more comfortable and preferable to IDB.

Clinical relevance

The silicone coated interdental picks showed similar effects on plaque removal as interdental brushes and superiority in terms of ease to use than interdental brushes.

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  1. Department of Periodontology, Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu, Turkey

    Gülbahar Ustaoğlu

  2. Department of Periodontology, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Çanakkale, Turkey

    Esra Ercan

  3. Department of Periodontology, Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu, Turkey

    Kerem Çağlar Gümüş

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Ustaoğlu, G., Ercan, E. & Gümüş, K.Ç. Comparison of clinical efficacy and patient acceptance of interdental brush and silicone coated interdental pick: a randomized split-mouth, prospective clinical trial. Clin Oral Invest 24, 2121–2127 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00784-020-03293-6

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