Patients with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) often suffer from dysphagia, making it difficult to control swallowing. When saliva or oral secretions containing harmful bacteria enter the airways, it leads to aspiration pneumonia. Therefore, maintaining oral hygiene is not just about fresh breath; it is a matter of survival by reducing the total bacterial load entering the lungs.

The study compared standard oral care (EOCP) with the Mouth and Oral Health Individualised Treatment (MOHIT). The results were striking: the MOHIT group showed a 19.11% greater reduction in Bleeding on Probing (BOP) compared to the standard group. This reduction in inflammation indicates a decrease in pathogenic bacteria that could infiltrate the lungs, effectively hitting the primary risk factors for pneumonia.

🔹 Suction Technology: Using professional tools like suction electric toothbrushes to prevent fluids from entering the lungs during brushing, acting as a crucial safety net against 'contaminated aspiration.'

Neurorehabilitation is a long journey. To avoid the setback of aspiration pneumonia, oral care must be recognized as a systematic medical intervention rather than a simple hygiene task. Evidence-based programs like MOHIT ensure that patients can focus on their recovery in a safer environment.

Source: Evidence-Based Mouth and Oral Health Individualised Treatment Plan in Adults With Acquired Brain Injury: A Cluster Nonrandomized Controlled Trial (2025)

Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 2026; 0:1–15
https://doi.org/10.1111/joor.70170

 

Electric Suction Toothbrush

Introducing the bluereo G100Pro, which can be helpful in such situations.

 The G100Pro is the world's first electric toothbrush equipped with a suction function and has the following four features!

  • Water Suction 500ml Per Minute: The water inside the mouth is drawn out through the suction holes located on the top of the brush head, through the tube, to the foldable bottle.

  • Soft Sonic Vibration: Soft Sonic Vibration that spreads through your mouth. Sonic vibrations of 14,000 times per minute protect your sensitive gums, which also provides effective cleansing.

  • LED Light: LED light completes the convenient brushing. It is attached to the toothbrush head and brightens up the inside of your mouth while brushing.

  • Antibacterial Brush For Sensitive Teeth: Soft and antibacterial bristles help caregivers to provide hygienic oral care. Caregivers can replace the brush heads to take care of multiple recipient.

The G100Pro's advanced features ensure a clean mouth for those prone to aspiration pneumonia. Reduce your caregiving time by over 50% compared to traditional 30-minute brushing sessions. Experience the difference with even more benefits!

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