The brush is placed to cover gingival margin and a segment of the tooth surface. The angle between the surface and the brush should be approximately 45 degrees. The brush is moved back and forth with a soft movement for around 10 to 15 seconds and then moved to the next segment. Click on the image above and below to retrieve a video illustration of the procedure. In regions with malpositioned teeth or located in the inner parts of the mouth the toothbrush must be placed individually to reach the difficult areas.
Current research indicate that as yet there is a no method developed which is superior.
One therefore has to work problem-oriented. The dental plaque shall be removed and no damaged caused The inner surface in the lower jaw may be difficult. The brush can be placed obliquely to reach the surfaces and avoid the reflex that many patients experience when the place the brush far in the mouth. The videos to the left and right shows the principle application of the toothbrush on the cheek and tongue sides respectively of the upper jaw. Note the angulation of the brush and the the short back and forth movements.