Clinical Studies

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Outperforms the Electronic Competition

Bader HI, Boyd RL. Comparative efficacy of a rotary and a sonic powered toothbrush on improving gingival health in treated adult periodontitis patients. Am J Dent. 1999; 12(3): 143–147.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10649937

As Effective As Manual Brushing and Flossing

Boyd RL, Renfrow A, Price A, Robertson PB, Murray P. Effect on periodontal status of rotary electric toothbrushes vs. manual toothbrushes during periodontal maintenance: I. Clinical results. J Periodontol. 1989; 60(7): 390–395.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2778608

Removes Plaque Faster than a Manual Toothbrush

Preber H, Ylipää V, Bergström J, Rydén H. A comparative study of plaque-removing efficiency using rotary electric and manual toothbrushes. Swed Dent J. 1991;15(5):229-234.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1767368

Safe for All Implant Surfaces

Thomson-Neal D, Evans GH, Meffert RM. Effects of various prophylactic treatments on titanium, sapphire, and hydroxyapatite-coated implants: an SEM study. Intl J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 1989; 9(4): 300-311.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2561757

Increases Patient Compliance

Bader HI. Ten-year retrospective observations of the impact of a rotary-powered brush vs. manual techniques in periodontal maintenance. Compend Contin Educ Dent. 2004; 25(6): 457-458.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15651236

Boyd RL, Rose CM. Effect of rotary electric toothbrush versus manual toothbrush on decalcification during orthodontic treatment. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 1994; 105(5): 450-456.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8166094

Boyd RL, Murray P, Robertson PB. Effect of rotary electric toothbrush versus manual toothbrush on periodontal status during orthodontic treatment. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 1989; 96(4): 342-347
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2801640

Reduces Decalcification for Orthodontic Patients

Boyd RL, Rose CM. Effect of rotary electric toothbrush versus manual toothbrush on decalcification during orthodontic treatment. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 1994;105(5):450-456.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8166094

Ensures Oral Health for Orthodontic Patients

Boyd RL, Murray P, Robertson PB. Effect of rotary electric toothbrush versus manual toothbrush on periodontal status during orthodontic treatment. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 1989;96(4):342-347.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2801640

Sweeps Away Plaque from Hard-to-Reach Dental Surfaces

Sarker S, McLey L, Boyd RL. Clinical and laboratory evaluation of powered electric toothbrushes: laboratory determination of relative interproximal cleaning efficiency of four powered toothbrushes. Clin Dent. 1997; 8(3):81-85.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9238891

* All studies were completed using the original Rotadent®. The technology behind Rotadent® Plus incorporates the same design and performance criteria as the original Rotadent®, which has been proven to help achieve improved homecare. This consistent technical design includes the angled brush head design, 360 degree rotating brush head, brush filament fiber material and the three unique brush-head shapes (hollow, short and long). The three brush-head shapes are made from the same size and shape filament used on original Rotadent®. The angle and size of the brush heads continues to provide the same access as the original Rotadent®, which was modeled after cleaning instruments used by dental professionals. The 360 degree rotation of Rotadent® Plus allows the same interproximal and subgingival access as the original Rotadent® for deep cleaning. The drive train components, including the motor, battery and gear ratio, ensure that the same torque is available to the user to provide effective brushing action. The normal brushing speed on Rotadent® Plus provides the same number of rotations per minute as the original Rotadent® ensuring the same number of sweeps per brush rotation.