Clinical Studies

Philips Sonicare is backed by more than 140 abstracts representing clinical and laboratory studies at over 40 universities and research institutions worldwide. Take a look at some of the studies that have helped make Sonicare the most recommended power toothbrush.

Study	Topic	Comparison Product
In vitro evaluation of interproximal biofilm removal with power toothbrushes Compares the removal of interproximal biofilm beyond the reach of the bristles of the Sonicare FlexCare and a rotating-oscillating power toothbrush, using an in vitro model	Plaque Biofilm Disruption	Oral-B Triumph
Effect of the Sonicare FlexCare power toothbrush on fluoride delivery through Streptococcus mutans biofilms Evaluates the ability of two power toothbrushes, the Sonicare FlexCare and the Oral-B Triumph, to enhance the diffusion of fluoride through a biofilm by fluid dynamic action in vitro	Plaque Biofilm Disruption	Oral-B Triumph
Comparison of the interproximal plaque removal efficacy of two powered toothbrushes using in vitro oral biofilms Compares, in vitro, the interproximal plaque removal beyond the bristles of two power toothbrushes	Plaque Biofilm Disruption	Oral-B 3D
Comparison of plaque removal by Sonicare FlexCare and Sonicare Elite Compares the plaque removal efficacy of the Sonicare FlexCare and Sonicare Elite power toothbrushes	Plaque Removal	Sonicare Elite
Comparison of plaque removal by Sonicare FlexCare and Oral-B Sonic Complete A study to evaluate the plaque removal efficacy of the Sonicare Elite compared to a manual toothbrush	Plaque Removal	Oral-B Sonic Complete
Comparison of plaque removal by Sonicare FlexCare and Oral-B Triumph Compares the plaque removal efficacy of the Sonicare FlexCare and Oral-B Triumph toothbrushes	Plaque Removal	Oral-B Triumph
Comparison of plaque removal by Sonicare FlexCare and Oral-B Triumph Compares the plaque removal efficacy of the Sonicare FlexCare and Oral-B Triumph toothbrushes	Plaque Removal	Oral-B Triumph
Comparison of plaque removal for 1-minute brushing by Sonicare FlexCare and a manual toothbrush Compares the plaque removal efficacy and safety of the Sonicare FlexCare and a manual toothbrush when used for 1 minute of brushing	Plaque Removal	Manual
Comparison of plaque removal by Sonicare FlexCare and National Doltz EW1037 Compares the plaque removal efficacy and safety of the Sonicare FlexCare and National Doltz EW1037 power toothbrushes	Plaque Removal	National Doltz EW1037
Comparison of plaque removal by Sonicare Elite e9000 Series mini brush head and National Doltz EW 1035 Compares the plaque removal efficacy of the Sonicare Elite e9000 Series mini brush head and National Doltz EW 1035	Plaque Removal	National Doltz EW1035
Plaque removal efficacy of a Sonicare Elite in periodontal maintenance patients compared to a manual toothbrush Compares the plaque removal efficacy of Sonicare Elite and a manual toothbrush in a periodontal maintenance population	Plaque Removal	Manual
Comparison of plaque removal by Sonicare Xtreme e3000 Series and manual toothbrush in preteens and teens aged 9-17 years Compares the plaque removal efficacy of Sonicare Xtreme and manual toothbrush in subjects aged 9-17 years	Plaque Removal	Manual
Comparison of plaque removal by Sonicare FlexCare and Rota-dent One Step Compares the plaque removal efficacy of the Sonicare FlexCare and Rota-dent One Step toothbrushes	Plaque Removal	Rota-dent One Step
Comparison of plaque removal by Sonicare FlexCare, Ultreo and Ultreo with ultrasonic function disabled Compares the plaque removal efficacy of the Sonicare FlexCare and Ultreo power toothbrush with the ultrasonic function active and disabled	Plaque Removal	Ultreo
Comparison of plaque removal for 1-minute brushing by Sonicare HealthyWhite and a manual toothbrush Compares the plaque removal efficacy and safety of the Sonicare HealthyWhite and a manual toothbrush when used for 1 minute of brushing	Plaque Removal	Manual
Comparison of plaque removal by Sonicare HealthyWhite and Oral-B Sonic Complete Compares the plaque removal efficacy and safety of the Sonicare HealthyWhite and Oral-B Sonic Complete power toothbrushes	Plaque Removal	Oral-B Sonic Complete
Comparison of plaque removal by Sonicare HealthyWhite and Sonicare Elite Compares the plaque removal efficacy of the Sonicare HealthyWhite and Sonicare Elite power toothbrushes	Plaque Removal	Sonicare Elite
Comparison of gingivitis reduction plaque removal by Sonicare FlexCare and a manual toothbrush Compares the plaque removal efficacy and safety of the Sonicare HydroClean and Oral-B Vitality Sonic power toothbrushes	Gingival Health	Manual
Gingival health of a periodontal maintenance gingival health assessment after use of Sonicare Elite Demonstrates the ability of Sonicare Elite to reduce gingivitis	Gingival Health	N/A
Gingival health of a periodontal maintenance population after the use of Sonicare Elite or a manual toothbrush over a 12-week period Assesses the gingival health status of a periodontal maintenance population using either Sonicare Elite or a manual toothbrush over a 12-week period	Gingival Health	Manual
In vitro assessment of dentin wear resulting from the use of oral hygiene devices Evaluates dentin wear associated with the use of the Sonicare FlexCare power toothbrush compared to Oral-B Triumph and a manual toothbrush using simulated clinical conditions	Gentleness	Oral-B Triumph
In vitro effect of power toothbrushes on orthodontic bracket bond strength Evaluates the effect of two new power toothbrushes and a manual toothbrush on the bond strength of orthodontic brackets bonded to human enamel using simulated clinical conditions	Gentleness	Manual
In vitro assessment of the effect of a manual and Sonicare FlexCare toothbrush on gloss and roughness of dental materials Evaluates the effect on wear of dental materials of the Sonicare FlexCare power toothbrush and a manual toothbrush using simulated clinical conditions	Gentleness	Manual
Evaluation of tooth shade change following stain induction and Sonicare FlexCare use Evaluates the efficacy of the Sonicare FlexCare to remove induced extrinsic tooth stains	Stain Removal	N/A
Evaluation of tooth shade change following stain induction and Sonicare HealthyWhite use Evaluates the efficacy of the Sonicare HeathyWhite to remove induced extrinsic tooth stains	Stain Removal	N/A
Comparison of brushing compliance with Sonicare Xtreme e3000 Series versus manual toothbrush in preteens and teens A study conducted to evaluate brushing experience in preteens and teens with Sonicare Xtreme showed that overall pre-teens and teens were very satisfied using the Sonicare Xtreme e3000 Series	Compliance	Manual
In vitro evaluation of the Sonicare FlexCare Integrated UV Sanitizer A study to evaluate in vitro the ability of the Sonicare FlexCare Integrated UV Sanitizer to reduce viability of microorganisms on the Flexcare ProResults brush heads	Sanitizer	N/A
In vitro evaluation of the Sonicare UV Sanitizer for various power toothbrush heads A study to evaluate in vitro the ability of the Sonicare UV Sanitizer to reduce viability of microorganisms on several types of brush heads of power toothbrushes	Sanitizer	N/A