A proper home care routine is an absolute must for patients to achieve optimal oral health. But while it is up to patients to do the day to day care, there is a lot a dental practice can do to help patients along the way. Recommending and even selling electric toothbrushes from the practice can help patients achieve their hygiene goals with less work. Electric toothbrushes can have spinning heads, sonic cleaning capabilities or other mechanisms of providing enhanced brushing action. The technologies powering these brushes make a patient’s home care routine more effective and recommending an electric toothbrush can be one more way to help your patients.
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| Company | Oral-B Laboratories | Oral-B Laboratories |
| Item | Oral-B GENIUS X with Artificial Intelligence | Oral-B iO |
| Price | Inquire | Inquire |
| Description | The GENIUS X with Artificial Intelligence (AI) helps users brush the right amount of time without too much pressure, regardless of brushing style. | The Oral-B iO features a frictionless magnetic drive that distributes energy more efficiently to the tips of the bristles for a smooth and quiet |
| Timer | Yes | Counts up for two minutes |
| Indicated for Adults or Children | Adults | Adults |
| Cleaning Method | Sensors monitor pressure, track brushing time and detect the toothbrush’s location and orientation. Data is sent to the Oral-B app, which uses the AI algorithm to identify where users are brushing in real time. Using the knowledge of thousands of human brushing behaviors, the algorithm can assess brushing styles and coach users to adopt better habits. | A smart pressure sensor keeps users from brushing too hard. |
| Brush Bristle Design | Round brush head with a three-movement combination, oscillate, rotate and pulsate, to effectively remove plaque. | The linear magnetic drive produces controlled, harmonious movements to transfer more energy directly to the bristle tips, while the redesigned brush heads combine oscillating, rotating movements with micro-vibrations. The brush head features twisted bristles and is reinforced with high-density tuft-in-tuft configuration. |
| Settings Available | 6 cleaning modes | 7 brushing modes |
| Other Available Attachments | Not Available | An intuitive user interface greets users while also providing coaching and motivation throughout the two-minute brushing session. The brush also offers artificial intelligence tracking via an app. |
| Travel Features | Not Available | Comes with a travel case and refill holder. |
| Recharge Base or Batteries | Lithium-ion battery charge lasts two weeks. | Battery. A magnetic charger provides a full charge in three hours. |
| Get Info | Not Available | Not Available |