Sonicare FlexCare /
FlexCare+
Conclusion Sonicare FlexCare removed significantly more plaque than a manual toothbrush in a single brushing at two and four weeks on teeth with and without orthodontic brackets. Both toothbrushes were safe for use on oral soft tissues and orthodontic brackets.
Percent Plaque Reduction Bonded Bracket Index Single Brushing
Bracketed Surfaces at 2 Weeks
40%
35%
30%
% of Plaque 25% Reduction 20%
15%
10%
5%
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13% | 16% |
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11%
Sonicare FlexCare 
Manual Toothbrush
Overall | Anterior | Posterior |
40%
35%
30%
% of Plaque 25% Reduction 20%
15%
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5%
0%
Percent Plaque Reduction Single Brushing Bonded Bracket
Index Bracketed Surfaces at 4 Weeks
32%35%
28%
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Overall | Anterior | Posterior |
Sonicare FlexCare 
Manual Toothbrush