A specific brushing sequence and plaque removal efficacy: a randomized split-mouth design.
E Van der SluijsD E SlotNienke Lisette Hennequin-HoenderdosG A Van der WeijdenPublished in: International journal of dental hygiene (2016)
Using a manual toothbrush reduced the plaque scores between 55 and 58% with no difference between brushing from either the lingual or buccal aspect first. Within the limitations of this study, a recommendation to start toothbrushing the lingual aspect is not supported by the outcome in this young student population.