The effects of power toothbrushing on periodontal inflammation in a Canadian nursing home population: A randomized controlled trial

ConclusionsThese results demonstrate that it is possible for caregivers to improve periodontal inflammation of residents over a 6‐week period. Despite no significant group differences, periodontal inflammation of all study participants improved significantly, particularly in the reduction of bleeding, a direct measure of periodontal inflammation, which is a unique finding.

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Source: International Journal of Dental Hygiene - January 19, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: SE Lavigne, MB Doupe, AM Iacopino, S Mahmud, L Elliott Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research