CURRENT STATUS AND TRENDS IN ORAL HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGIES. A PERSPECTIVE REVIEW.

This review proposes a comparative analysis of the benefits and harms of alternative technologies applied in oral health care. Many innovative technologies have been introduced in oral hygiene, oriented to personalize brushing routines and provide brushing feedback. Built-in smart sensors enhance the performance of toothbrushes in terms of brushing pressure, motion precision, and video recognition of negatively affected areas. Further, connected smartphone applications are available to guide users in proper brushing techniques, thus allowing greater control over their oral care practices. DNA sequencing technology is used to formulate oral care products targeted to specific mechanisms of action. Oral hygiene and products are nano-modified, and targeted to specific sites. The purpose of this perspective review is to provide an update of the technology available for improved oral health, patient selfcare and evidence to aid patients in making better decisions when a large number of products are available on the market. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]