Efficacy of Electric Tooth Brushing Compared to Manual Toothbrushing in Patients With Special Health Care Needs: A Systematic Review.

A systematic review of 14 randomised controlled trials found that both electric and manual toothbrushes can maintain or improve oral hygiene in people with special health care needs, though electric brushes sometimes showed better plaque reduction and gingival health outcomes.

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