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01-07-2015 | Original Article

Efficacy of computer-assisted, 3D motion-capture toothbrushing instruction

Authors: Kee-Deog Kim, Jin-Sun Jeong, Hae Na Lee, Yu Gu, Kyeong-Seop Kim, Jeong-Whan Lee, Wonse Park

Published in: Clinical Oral Investigations | Issue 6/2015

Abstract

Objective

The objective of this study was to compare the efficacy of computer-assisted TBI using a smart toothbrush (ST) and smart mirror (SM) in plaque control to that of conventional TBI.

Materials and methods

We evaluated the plaque removal efficacy of a ST comprising a computer-assisted, wirelessly linked, three-dimensional (3D) motion-capture, data-logging, and SM system in TBI. We also evaluated the efficacy of TBI with a ST and SM system by analyzing the reductions of the modified Quigley-Hein plaque index in 60 volunteers. These volunteers were separated randomly into two groups: conventional TBI (control group) and computer-assisted TBI (experimental group). The changes in the plaque indexes were recorded immediately, 1 week, 1 month, and 10 months after TBI.

Results

The patterns of decreases in the modified Quigley-Hein plaque indexes were similar in the two groups. Reductions of the plaque indexes of both groups in each time period were observed (P < 0.0001), and the effects of TBI did not differ between the two groups (P = 0.3803). All volunteers were sufficiently motivated in using this new system.

Conclusion

The reported new, computer-assisted TBI system might be an alternative option in controlling dental plaque and maintaining oral hygiene.

Clinical relevance

Individuals can be motivated by the new system; meanwhile, comparable effects of controlling dental plaque can be achieved.

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Title: Efficacy of computer-assisted, 3D motion-capture toothbrushing instruction
Authors: Kee-Deog Kim
Jin-Sun Jeong
Hae Na Lee
Yu Gu
Kyeong-Seop Kim
Jeong-Whan Lee
Wonse Park
Publication date: 01-07-2015
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Clinical Oral Investigations / Issue 6/2015
Print ISSN: 1432-6981
Electronic ISSN: 1436-3771
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00784-014-1350-y

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Efficacy of computer-assisted, 3D motion-capture toothbrushing instruction

Abstract

Objective

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusion

Clinical relevance

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Abstract

Objective

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusion

Clinical relevance

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