Conclusion
Sonicare FlexCare removed signicantly more plaque than a manual
toothbrush in a single brushing at two and four weeks on teeth with and without
orthodontic brackets. Both toothbrushes were safe for use on oral soft tissues and
orthodontic brackets.
40%
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
% of Plaque
Reduction
Sonicare FlexCare
Manual Toothbrush
Overall
Percent Plaque Reduction Bonded Bracket Index Single Brushing
Bracketed Surfaces at 2 Weeks
Anterior Posterior
26%
13%
29%
16%
23%
11%
40%
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
% of Plaque
Reduction
Sonicare FlexCare
Manual Toothbrush
Overall
Percent Plaque Reduction Single Brushing Bonded Bracket
Index Bracketed Surfaces at 4 Weeks
Anterior Posterior
32%
14%
35%
15%
28%
13%
Sonicare FlexCare /
FlexCare+