Interventions
CAVITY
Following appliance placement, the research nurse provided participants with either an Omron-powered sonic toothbrush (PT) and Triple Clean head (ProClinical A1500, Omron Corporation, Kyoto, Japan) or an Oral B Indicator Medium 35 manual toothbrush (MT; Proctor and Gamble, USA). The powered toothbrush heads and manual toothbrushes were replaced every 3 months, in line with the study protocol and as recommended by the ADA Council of Scientific Affairs [All participants were provided Colgate cavity protection (Sodium Monofluorophosphate 1000 ppmF