A Comparative Evaluation of Plaque Removal Efficacy of Toothbrushes with Herbal and Charcoal Bristles: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Abstract: Aim and Objective: Oral hygiene is an indispensable need of a basic mankind which can impact an individual’s oral functions and social interactions, and it is more likely to influence the overall well-being and quality of life. As days passes by many innovations by the manufacturers is done on manual toothbrushes to transform pleasurable experience by the individuals, because of its affordability and primitive practice by most of the population. So, this study aims to compare the efficacy of toothbrush bristles of charcoal, herbal and regular toothbrush in reducing dental plaque and gingivitis.Method and materials: Sixty participants were randomly assigned to three groups. Group 1 used charcoal-infused bristles, Group 2 used herbal-infused bristles, and Group 3 used regular nylon bristles. Baseline and one-month follow-up assessments included the Plaque Index (Turesky et al.) and Gingival Bleeding Index (Ainamo & Bay) to measure Plaque and Gingival Bleeding index.
Results:Charcoal Toothbrush achieved the highest reduction rate in GBI (7.40%), and highest PI reduction score (1.88) comparatively, making it the most effective for plaque and gingival bleeding reduction.
Conclusion:Charcoal infused bristles are effective in plaque removal and gingival bleeding reduction.
Keywords: Charcoal toothbrush, herbal toothbrush, oral hygiene, dental plaque, gingivitis