The Winge Swing approach to cleaning teeth is accomplished
by swinging and rocking the toothbrush from the cheek sides of the teeth
to the tongue sides of the teeth, while keeping the toothbrush's bristle tips
continually against the teeth's enamel. This manuver was
first animated by L. A. Dentist Ralph Winge, D.D.S. in 2000.
Summary Table
MANUAL BRUSHING METHODS SUMMARIZED
(Adopted from Primary Preventive, 5th Edition, Harris and Christen, et.al)
Technique Bristle Positioning Brushing Motion Effects Claimed
The Ol' Switcheroo User Determined Change tbrush from Supragingival cleansing
Winge ToothFairy User Determined Sweep across teeth Supragingival cleansing,
Swoop gingival stimulation
(2023)
Winge Chaos User determined User chosen Supragingival cleansing,
Double-Brush gingival stimulation
(2022)
Winge 90 Toothbrush handle held Side to Side Supragingival cleansing,
(2020) vertical, 90° to tooth gingival stimulation
Winge Crank 90° to tooth arcing up Supragingival cleansing,
(2020) and down gingival stimulation
Winge Pendulum 90° to tooth Glide brush from one Supragingival cleansing,
(2018) end of arch to other gingival stimulation
Winge Slide Almost parallel Slide along tooth from Supragingival cleansing,
(2008) to tooth surface gum area to incisal gingival stimulation
Winge Swing 90° to tooth Swing from buccal Supragingival cleansing,
Winge Bounce 90° to tooth Bouncing, tapping Supragingival cleansing,
(1999) on teeth and gums gingival stimulation
Bass 45° to apex in Vibratory horizontal Supragingival cleansing,
(1953) the sulcus jiggle gingival stimulation
Charters 90° to tooth Circular vibratory Interproximal cleansing,
(1948) vibratory gingival stimulation
Smith-Bell At occlusal Sweep gingivally Supragingival cleansing
(1948) surface
Leonard 90° to tooth Vertical strokes Supragingival cleansing,
(1939) gingival stimulation
Fones 90° to tooth Large circles over Supragingival cleansing,
(1934) teeth and gums gingival stimulation
Stillman 45° to apex Vibratory pulsing Gingival stimulation
(1932)
REFERENCES
The Ol' Switcheroo by Winge: Winge, D.D.S., Ralph C., The Ol' Switcheroo By Winge, Hollywood Smiles Report, January 1, 2024.
Winge Toothfairy Swoop: Winge, D.D.S., Ralph C., The Winge Toothfairy Swoop, Hollywood Smiles Report, January 1, 2023.
Winge 'Chaos' Double-brush: Winge, D.D.S., Ralph C.: The Winge Chaos Double-brush Teethbrushing Strategy, Hollywood Smiles Report, January 1, 2022.
Winge 90°: Winge, D.D.S., Ralph C.: The Winge 90, Hollywood Smiles Report, July 19, 2020.
Winge Crank: Winge, D.D.S., Ralph C.: The Winge Crank, Hollywood Smiles Report, May 27, 2020.
Winge Pendulum: Winge, D.D.S., Ralph C.: Winge Pendulum, Hollywood Smiles Report, Oct. 17, 2018.
Winge Slide: Winge, D.D.S., Ralph C.: Watts Dentist Takes A Bite Out Of Plaque. Our Weekly Newspaper. August 21, 2008.
Winge Swing: Winge, D.D.S., Ralph C.: Watts Dentist Invents New Toothbrushing Technique. L.A. Watts Times. Nov. 30, 2000.
Winge Bounce: Winge, D.D.S., Ralph C.: The New Winge Method of Brushing, Is it Effective? Angel City Dental News. March1999.
Bass Procedure: Bass,MD, Charles C.:Prevention of Caries and Periodontoclasia. Journal of Louisiana State Med Soc. March 1954.
Charters Process: Charters, D.D.S.,W. J.:Home Care of the Mouth. Proper Care of the Mouth. Journal of Peridontogy. 1948 vol 9 no. 10.
Smith-Bell Maneuver: Bell, D.D.S, Dickson G.: Teaching Home Care to the Patient. Journal of Periodontology. 1948 vol 9 no. 4.
Leonard Technique: Leonard, D.D.S., Harold: Conservative Treatment of Periodontalclasia ADA Journal August 1939 vol 26 no 8.
Fones Routine: Fones, D.D.S., A. C.:Home care of the Mouth. Mouth Hygiene 4th Edition. 1934 Lea and Filbiger Philadelphia, Pa.
Stillman Method: Stillman, D.D.S., FACD, FAAP, Paul: A Philosophy of the Treatment of Perio Dental Digest Sept 1932 vol. 38 no. 9.
