App-supported powered toothbrushing during non-surgical periodontal therapy in stage III-IV periodontitis: a secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial.

Researchers compared app-supported powered toothbrushes with identical toothbrushes lacking app support in patients with advanced periodontitis undergoing non-surgical therapy. App support showed no significant clinical advantage, though motivation for interdental cleaning improved more in the app group.

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