| Evidence‐based recommendation (4.5) |
|---|
| The use of a powered toothbrush may be considered as an alternative to manual tooth brushing for periodontal maintenance patients. |
| Supporting literature Slot et al. (2020) |
| Quality of evidence Five RCTs (216 patients) with high risk of bias |
| Grade of recommendation Grade 0—↔ |
| Strength of consensus Strong consensus (22.5% of the group abstained due to potential CoI) |
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