Clinical Investigation of Bioelectric Toothbrush for Dentin Hypersensitivity Management: A Randomized Double-Blind Study
Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate how effectively the bioelectric toothbrush can alleviate dentin hypersensitivity (DHS) by using electrostatic forces to remove biofilm from the tooth surface. Methods: This study divided inpatients of a preventative dental clinic between March...
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| description | Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate how effectively the bioelectric toothbrush can alleviate dentin hypersensitivity (DHS) by using electrostatic forces to remove biofilm from the tooth surface. Methods: This study divided inpatients of a preventative dental clinic between March and October 2023 into the following two groups: a bioelectric toothbrush group (BET, n = 25) and a non-bioelectric toothbrush group (NBET, n = 18) as a control group. This was a randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled trial study. A survey, the number of hypersensitive teeth, the O’Leary index, the visual analogue scale (VAS), and the Schiff Cold Air Sensitivity Scale (SCASS) were also investigated. Results: When fluoride toothpaste was applied with a bioelectric toothbrush, the subjects’ VAS and SCASS scores reflecting symptoms of hyperesthesia significantly decreased over time, as did the number of hypersensitive teeth and the O’Leary index. Moreover, the bioelectric toothbrush was confirmed to be effective in removing dental plaque. Conclusions: Dental clinics must actively promote bioelectric toothbrushes and fluoride toothpaste for patients suffering from hyperesthesia and pain. Furthermore, these items can be suggested as preventative oral care products to patients with potential hyperesthesia. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d8dd09f79559474690af9441738cd6cc2025-08-20T01:56:10ZengMDPI AGBioengineering2306-53542024-09-0111992310.3390/bioengineering11090923Clinical Investigation of Bioelectric Toothbrush for Dentin Hypersensitivity Management: A Randomized Double-Blind StudyHyun-Kyung Kang0Yu-Rin Kim1Ji-Young Lee2Da-Jeong Kim3Young-Wook Kim4Department of Dental Hygiene, Silla University, 140 Baegyang-daero 700beon-gil, Busan 46958, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Dental Hygiene, Silla University, 140 Baegyang-daero 700beon-gil, Busan 46958, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Dental Hygiene, Silla University, 140 Baegyang-daero 700beon-gil, Busan 46958, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Dental Hygiene, Silla University, 140 Baegyang-daero 700beon-gil, Busan 46958, Republic of KoreaProxiHealthcare Advanced Institute for Science and Technology (PAIST), Seoul 04513, Republic of KoreaBackground: The objective of this study was to evaluate how effectively the bioelectric toothbrush can alleviate dentin hypersensitivity (DHS) by using electrostatic forces to remove biofilm from the tooth surface. Methods: This study divided inpatients of a preventative dental clinic between March and October 2023 into the following two groups: a bioelectric toothbrush group (BET, n = 25) and a non-bioelectric toothbrush group (NBET, n = 18) as a control group. This was a randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled trial study. A survey, the number of hypersensitive teeth, the O’Leary index, the visual analogue scale (VAS), and the Schiff Cold Air Sensitivity Scale (SCASS) were also investigated. Results: When fluoride toothpaste was applied with a bioelectric toothbrush, the subjects’ VAS and SCASS scores reflecting symptoms of hyperesthesia significantly decreased over time, as did the number of hypersensitive teeth and the O’Leary index. Moreover, the bioelectric toothbrush was confirmed to be effective in removing dental plaque. Conclusions: Dental clinics must actively promote bioelectric toothbrushes and fluoride toothpaste for patients suffering from hyperesthesia and pain. Furthermore, these items can be suggested as preventative oral care products to patients with potential hyperesthesia.https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/11/9/923bioelectric toothbrushdentin hypersensitivityvisual analogue scale (VAS)Schiff Cold Air Sensitivity Scale (SCASS)fluoride toothpaste |
| spellingShingle | Hyun-Kyung Kang Yu-Rin Kim Ji-Young Lee Da-Jeong Kim Young-Wook Kim Clinical Investigation of Bioelectric Toothbrush for Dentin Hypersensitivity Management: A Randomized Double-Blind Study Bioengineering bioelectric toothbrush dentin hypersensitivity visual analogue scale (VAS) Schiff Cold Air Sensitivity Scale (SCASS) fluoride toothpaste |
| title | Clinical Investigation of Bioelectric Toothbrush for Dentin Hypersensitivity Management: A Randomized Double-Blind Study |
| title_full | Clinical Investigation of Bioelectric Toothbrush for Dentin Hypersensitivity Management: A Randomized Double-Blind Study |
| title_fullStr | Clinical Investigation of Bioelectric Toothbrush for Dentin Hypersensitivity Management: A Randomized Double-Blind Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Clinical Investigation of Bioelectric Toothbrush for Dentin Hypersensitivity Management: A Randomized Double-Blind Study |
| title_short | Clinical Investigation of Bioelectric Toothbrush for Dentin Hypersensitivity Management: A Randomized Double-Blind Study |
| title_sort | clinical investigation of bioelectric toothbrush for dentin hypersensitivity management a randomized double blind study |
| topic | bioelectric toothbrush dentin hypersensitivity visual analogue scale (VAS) Schiff Cold Air Sensitivity Scale (SCASS) fluoride toothpaste |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/11/9/923 |
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