[Clinical effect of Sonicare electric toothbrush in treating gingivitis].

Objective: To observe the clinical effect of Sonicare toothbrush in treating gingivitis by means of using Sonicare toothbrush in both healthy group and gingivitis group.

Methods: 50 medical students aged 18 to 25 years old were selected. At first,The gingival Index(GI) was examined and they were divided into 2 different groups. The students were instructed to use the Sonicare toothbrush, demanding them to brush teeth 2 times one day and 2 minutes each time. One month later,the GI were reexamined.

Results: After one-month period of using Sonicare toothbrush, the GI decreased significantly in both groups and the difference was statistically significant.

Conclusion: Sonicare toothbrush can remove debris and improve gingival health. It is effective tool for family oral care.