[Denta-Solar--comparison with a traditional toothbrush].

This paper reports on the clinical efficacy of a toothbrush (Denta-Solar) with an integrated TiO2 semiconductor element as compared to a conventional toothbrush. A significant reduction in the papilla bleeding index and the plaque indices was recorded in subjects using the Denta-Solar brush; the tartar situation near the gingivae was seen to deteriorate in those using conventional toothbrushes. This supports the assumption that the plaque reduction is due to the special construction features of the Denta-Solar.