Journal of Korean Academy of Oral Health

The Korean Academy of Preventive Dentistry and Oral Health (대한예방치과·구강보건학회)
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Effect of gingival health promotion and oral hygiene improvement for children using vibratory toothbrushes

어린이용 진동칫솔의 치은건강증진과 구강환경개선의 효과

  • Kim, Han-Na (Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, Pusan National University School of Dentistry) ;
  • Kim, Min-Ji (Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, Pusan National University School of Dentistry) ;
  • Kim, Ji-Eun (Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, Pusan National University School of Dentistry) ;
  • Lee, Pal-Hyung (Neo-B Ltd. Co.) ;
  • Park, Sueng-Hee (Neo-B Ltd. Co.) ;
  • Park, Sung-Hyun (Department of Materials and Components Engineering, Dong-Eui University College of Engineering) ;
  • Kim, Jin-Bom (Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, Pusan National University School of Dentistry)
  • 김한나 (부산대학교 치의학전문대학원 예방치과학교실) ;
  • 김민지 (부산대학교 치의학전문대학원 예방치과학교실) ;
  • 김지은 (부산대학교 치의학전문대학원 예방치과학교실) ;
  • 이팔형 ((주)네오비) ;
  • 박승희 ((주)네오비) ;
  • 박성현 (동의대학교 공과대학 융합부품공학과) ;
  • 김진범 (부산대학교 치의학전문대학원 예방치과학교실)
  • Published : 2013.06.30
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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.

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