Manual versus sonic powered toothbrushing in patients with intellectual disability: a cluster-randomized clinical trial.

Ana García-CarrilloAntonio JoverRafael PláAlmudena MartorellCristina SotaGerardo Gómez-MorenoElena FigueroMariano SanzDavid Herrera

Published in: Journal of clinical periodontology (2016)

The tested sonic powered toothbrush was as effective and safe as the manual toothbrush. The use of powered or manual toothbrushes, together with fluoride toothpaste, may improve plaque and gingivitis levels, in patients with mild to limit ID.

Keyphrases

intellectual disability
autism spectrum disorder
coronary artery disease
drinking water
double blind