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Introduction
This study was performed to evaluate the effects of varying brushing times on the dental plaque‐removal efficacy of a power toothbrush to determine the optimal length of time required to brush the teeth.
Methods
A typodont with 32 teeth was divided into four quadrants and further divided into four zones each (two teeth per zone). Using a robotic arm, toothbrushing was performed over...