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New Innovation and Idea | Child Dental Health | Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026 | Pages: 1390 - 1395 | India
Evaluation of Parental Acceptance and Plaque Reduction Using an Omniclean Easygrip Toothbrush in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Questionnaire-Based Clinical Study
Abstract: Children with Cerebral Palsy face considerable challenges in maintaining oral hygiene due to impaired neuromuscular coordination, reduced manual dexterity, and dependence on caregivers, leading to increased plaque accumulation and a higher risk of oral diseases. Toothbrush modifications that enhance both grip and cleaning efficiency may help overcome these limitations. The present study aimed to evaluate the parental acceptance and plaque reduction efficacy of the OmniClean EasyGrip Toothbrush in children with cerebral palsy. A clinical and questionnaire-based interventional study was conducted among 11 children, where baseline plaque scores were recorded using the L?e and Silness plaque index. Parents were trained in a standardized brushing technique using the OmniClean EasyGrip Toothbrush, which combines a triple-headed design with a silicone easy-grip strap. The intervention was carried out over one week, after which post-intervention plaque scores were recorded, and parental acceptance, ease of use, and handling were assessed using a structured questionnaire. The results demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in plaque scores, with median values decreasing from 3 at baseline to 1 post-intervention (p = 0.001586), with consistent improvements observed across both genders and no significant gender-based differences. Additionally, a majority of parents (72.72%) reported good acceptance and ease of use, indicating high caregiver satisfaction and usability. The study concludes that the OmniClean EasyGrip Toothbrush is effective in achieving significant plaque reduction while maintaining high parental acceptance, suggesting that the integration of ergonomic (easy-grip strap) and functional (triple-headed) design enhances oral hygiene practices in children with cerebral palsy, offering a simple, cost-effective, and clinically effective solution for improving oral health outcomes in this population.
Keywords: Cerebral palsy, Special needs dentistry, Plaque control, Triple-headed toothbrush, Oral hygiene aids
How to Cite?: Dr. Revanuru Swathi, Dr. Krishnamoorthy S H, Dr. Savitha Sathyaprasad, "Evaluation of Parental Acceptance and Plaque Reduction Using an Omniclean Easygrip Toothbrush in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Questionnaire-Based Clinical Study", Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1390-1395, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26422165309, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26422165309