SURVEYS AND CLINICAL TRIALS FOR SUPERBRUSH

Surveys based on interwievs:

1. Steenkiste M V “Wie beurteilen Eltern von Kindergarten eine dreiköpfige Zahnbürste beim nachputzen?" Profylaxe Impuls, 6-12, 2001. Public Dental Health (Gesundheitsamt Rems-Murr-Kreis, Germany)
   
   970 randomly picked families with children in 30 kindergartens, were given Supebrush for their children. Results from the survey showed that a majority of the parents found Superbrush more adequate for brushing their children’s teeth than a conventional brush.
    
2. Munday P “Summary Evaluation of an Oral Health Pack for parents and carers of children with physical, medical and learning disabilities." Evaluation report 1993. Dep. of Community Dental HealthKings Health Care, Kings College, University of London.
   
   1500 families with handicapped children received “Oral Health Pack” with various oral hygiene products. Some weeks later a survey was conducted to register the families experiences with the remedies in the pack. The survey showed that nearly all parents and children preferred Superbrush to a normal brush.
    
   

Clinical studies:

1. Zvi Rafe, A.Vardimon, Malka Ashkenazi, University of Tel-Aviv. “ Comparative study of 3 types of toothbrushes in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances” Am J of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Volume 130, no. 1/2006. Conclusion : Superbrush was significantly more effective than the other toothbrushes in plaque removal and in improving the gingival health of patients with orthodontic fixed appliances.
   
   
2. I Kasche, J Klaus-Roland and A Zeller, Universitätsmedizizn Berlin Charité, Berlin. „The effectiveness of different toothbrushes for people with specal needs. J of Disability and Oral Health (2005) 6/2-00-00. Conclusion: Superbrush performed better for those adults who required help, some or total, to brush their teeth. Superbrush can thus be recommended for brushing in these groups on the basis of the results.
   
   
3. Dogan MC, Alacam A, Asici N, Odabas M, Seydaoglu G, Univ of Cukurova, Adana/Turkey. “Clinical evaluation of the plaque-removing ability of three different toothbrushes in a mentally disabled group.” Acta Odontol Scand 2004 Dec; 62(6):350-4.
   Conclusion: The electric toothbrush was slightly more effective than Superbrush in removing plaque whereas Superbrush was significantly better than an ordinary manual toothbrush. Superbrush is therefore a good alternative for brushing in this group.
   
   
4. Azrak B, B. Barfaraz, G. Krieter, Willerausen B at Gutenberg University of Mainz, Germany: “Effectiveness of a three-headed toothbush in pre-school children”. Posterpresentation at the IARD meeting Gøteborg 28th of June 2003.
   
   29 children aged 4-5 years were participating in the comparable study. The study shows that the ability of removing plaque is far better with Superbrush compared to a conventional toothbrush for children. It also concludes that Superbrush simplifies oral hygiene for children.
    
5. Kargül B, Ergeneli S, Aydin Y, Caglar E, Kabalay U “Clinical evalutation of plaque removal with a new triple head tootbrush in children.” Posterpresentation at EAPD Congress in Dublin 2002. Marmara University, Istanbul.
   
   25 children from 6- 13 years of age brushed with Superbrush for 90 sec. The study indicates that Superbrush may be an effective altenative to commonly used toothbrushes for children. However, the easiness of manipulating this newly designed toothbrush renders it a useful tool for children. It will help to establish reliable habits for oral self-care at an early age.
    
6. Fukai T, Matumoto , Goshima H et al.: “A study on the Effects of Toothbrushes on gingivitis in Elementary School Children”. Mekai Univ. Dental J 29 (2). 231237. 2000. Mekai University, Tokyo/Japan.
   
   The study was conducted to see the effects on Gingivitis when using Superbrush compared to a conventional brush. The results of this study suggested that Superbrush was more effective than a conventional brush in improving Gingivitis in elementary school children.
    
7. Zimmer S, Diedner B, Roulet J F: “Clinical study on the plaque removing ability of a new triple-headed toothbrush.” Journal of Clinical Periodontology (Munksgaard) 1999, 26, 281-285. Humbolt University Berlin Germany.
   
   A clinical research was performed to study Superbrush ‘s ability to remove plaque. 3 groups of children, adults and dental students brushed in turns with Superbrush, Elmex (conventional brush) and Braun’s electric toothbrush. The results showed that Superbrush removed significantly more plaque than the other two toothbrushes.
    
8. Bloch-Zupan A, Maniere M C “Une nouvelle brosse à trois têtes; ètude comparative chez l’enfant” Information Dentaire” no. 36, 04.10.96. Strasbourg University, France.
   
   The study showed that Superbrush removed more plaque than a conventional brush when used in 1 minutes among children form 4 to 15 years. Bleeding points were reduced and the children were happier with Superbrush than the conventional brush.
    
9. Müller-Bruchschwaiger, K: „Die richtige Zahnbürste for Ober-Osterreich? Report 1993 PGA (Verein für profylaktische Gesundsheits Arbeit) in Linz, Austria.
   
   The study showed that the children who had used Superbrush had a 20% lower plaque-score than the group using the controlbrush. The study also showed that Superbrush had significantly longer contact with the surfaces of the teeth. Further the study showed better improvement in gingivitis and that the children preferred Superbrush to the conventional brush. An analysis of the utilitarian value of the controlbrush and Superbrush was also conducted. The main goal was to find out which brush had an easy-to-learn and efficient technique to prevent caries and gingivitis, was able to reach all surfaces of the teeth in a relatively short time, and spread the agents in the toothpaste evenly. In spite of having a higher price, Superbrush excelled in this analysis. The study was published in “Rapport 1993” to the National Health Authorities and Health Insurance Office.
    
10. Åberg E, “Undersøkning av effekten av tannbørsten Superbrush på en grupp førskolebarn” (The effect of Superbrush toothbrush when used on pre-school children). R&D project. Report presented in poster at the Annual Dental Health Meeting “Tanvårdsdagarna”, Skåne, 1992. The Municipal Dental Clinic in Skåne, Sweden.
    
    The study suggests that Superbrush has a better ability to clean the lateral segments than a conventional brush. Both plaque and gingival bleeding were reduced significantly.
     
11. Paulander J, The Municipal Dental Clinic in Karlstad, Sweden. “ Preliminar report – Tannborsttudie konventionell/dubbelborsta- medelvärda beräkninger 1992.
    
    A study in which the plaque removing ability of Superbrush was compared to a conventional toothbrush among children in kindergartens in Karlstad. The results showed a better ability to remove plaque with Superbrush. Superbrush was also the preferred toothbrush by the children.
     

Documentation on the studies will be supplied on request.