Systematic Review of Interdental Brush Effectiveness for Orthodontic Patients

Six randomized controlled trials with 442 orthodontic patients were included in this systematic review. The document, authored by Xinyue Ji and last updated in May 2026, synthesizes low-certainty evidence on the effectiveness of interdental brushes for improving plaque control and gingival health.

Use Cases

• Evaluating the effectiveness of interdental brushes compared to other oral hygiene aids based on the systematic review findings.
• Assessing the quality and heterogeneity of clinical trials in orthodontic oral hygiene based on the described methodology and GRADE framework.
• Identifying research gaps for future high-quality trials based on the limitations and conclusions stated in the review.

Strengths

• Includes a specific number of studies (6) and patients (442).
• Follows a structured review methodology including risk-of-bias assessment and GRADE framework.
• Provides a PROSPERO registration identifier (CRD420251136657) for transparency.

Limitations

• The data is presented in a narrative synthesis due to clinical and methodological heterogeneity, limiting quantitative analysis.
• The file is a 43.1 KB DOCX document; the underlying structured data (columns, rows) is unavailable for direct computational use.
• Outcome measures and follow-up periods varied substantially across the included trials, as noted in the description.

Provenance

Source

Systematic review compiled from five databases (PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane, Web of Science, Scopus).

Collection Method

Systematic search and narrative synthesis following SWiM guidance.

Time Range

Search conducted up to 30 August 2025.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-04 05:30:42.

Geography

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