Clinical evaluation of the plaque‐removing ability of three different toothbrushes in a mentally disabled group

Dogan, Muharrem Cem; Alaçam, Alev; Aşici, Nalan; Odabaş, Mesut Enes; Şeydaoğlu, Gülşah

doi:10.1080/00016350410010054

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“…The effects of different types of toothbrushes have been the focus of many studies [6,7]. Different shapes and locations for the handle and bristles have been designed to increase plaque removing efficiency in hard-to-reach places [8]. …”

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The plaque-removing efficacy of a single-tufted brush on the lingual and buccal surfaces of the molars

Lee

Moon

2011

J Periodontal Implant Sci

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PurposeTo test the plaque-removal efficacy of a single-tufted toothbrush on the posterior molars compared with a flat-trimmed toothbrush.MethodsForty-nine subjects were selected. Professional instruction and written brushing instructions were given. After thorough supra-gingival scaling and polishing, all subjects were asked to abstain from oral hygiene procedures for 24 hours prior to the first experiment. The subjects were randomized to a treatment sequence. The modified Quigley and Hein plaque index was recorded pre- and post-tooth brushing, at 6 surfaces of the posterior molars. After a wash-out period, all the remaining plaque was removed professionally. Twenty-four hours of brushing abstinence was again performed. The plaque index was recorded pre- and post-tooth brushing after the subjects were given the second toothbrush in the cross-over sequence.ResultsThe percentage reductions in plaque scores achieved with the single-tufted brushes were significantly higher than those of the flat-trimmed brush at the maxillary buccal interproximal, marginal and mandibular lingual interproximal site. The other locations showed no significant difference.ConclusionsThe results of the present study implied that the single-tufted brush could be an effective tool for the removal of plaque at some, but not all, sites of the posterior molars.

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The plaque-removing efficacy of a single-tufted brush on the lingual and buccal surfaces of the molars

Lee

Moon

2011

J Periodontal Implant Sci

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“…10,12 Engelli çocuklarda üç farklı diş fırçasının karşılaş-tırıldığı bir çalışmada, en başarılı elektrikli diş fır-çası bulunur iken, 3 boyutlu diş fırçasının da klasik fırçaya iyi bir alternatif olacağı öne sürülmüştür. 16 Bununla birlikte iki fırça arasında anlamlı bir fark bulunmayan çalışmalar da mevcuttur. 14,25 Bu farklılıkların çeşitli sebeplerden kaynaklanabileceği düşünülmektedir.…”

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“…Ayrıca, bu fırçaların motor becerileri ve fırçalama süreleri kısıtlı olan engelli bireylerde, oral hijyeni geliştirmede klasik fırçalara alternatif olabileceği gösterilmiştir. 16 …”

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Enhancement of Plaque Removal Efficiency in Children Brush Design or Awareness?

Önol¹,

Kırzıoğlu²

2017

Turkiye Klinikleri J Dental Sci

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“…In addition to professional support, individuals with disability may need daily support with oral care in order to maintain good OH (Mac Giolla Phadraig et al 2013). Assistive devices for oral care, such as bite support, mouth angle expanders, cushions for sitting support, xerostomia treatment products, and special toothbrushes and toothpastes, can facilitate oral care and may result in improved oral health (da Mata et al 2009; Gabre et al 2013; Dogan et al 2004). …”

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Oral hygiene aspects in a study of children and young adults with the congenital and childhood forms of myotonic dystrophy type 1

Mårtensson

Ekström

Engvall

et al. 2016

Clinical & Exp Dental Res

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The primary aim was to study the interaction between oral hygiene, oral care, saliva production, and oral motor function in individuals with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1). A secondary aim was to study how oral hygiene, oral care, and saliva flow rate are affected by gender, age, and subgroup of DM1 in this study population. The study comprised 52 individuals, seven to 29 years of age, divided into two subgroups of DM1, the congenital (N = 24) and childhood‐onset forms (N = 28). A combined dental and oral motor examination was performed and the participants or caregivers answered a questionnaire with questions about general health and disabilities, medication, dental care, and oral health. Sixteen individuals with a plaque‐, gingivitis‐, or calculus‐index score of 5–6 were considered to have poor oral hygiene. There were no significant differences between subgroups (age, gender, or form of DM1) in terms of the occurrence of calculus, gingivitis, plaque, or saliva flow rate. The mean value of the unstimulated whole saliva flow rate was 0.7(±0.44) mL/min. An open mouth at rest and oral motor dysfunction were frequent findings. The majority of Swedish children and young adults with the congenital or childhood form of DM1 have fair or poor oral hygiene, with a high occurrence of plaque and gingivitis. As a group, individuals with DM1 and poor oral hygiene have a higher frequency of caries and they report less satisfaction with their oral care at home and the quality of dental care received compared with those with good oral hygiene.

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Clinical evaluation of the plaque‐removing ability of three different toothbrushes in a mentally disabled group

Cited by 46 publications

References 10 publications

The plaque-removing efficacy of a single-tufted brush on the lingual and buccal surfaces of the molars

The plaque-removing efficacy of a single-tufted brush on the lingual and buccal surfaces of the molars

Enhancement of Plaque Removal Efficiency in Children Brush Design or Awareness?

Oral hygiene aspects in a study of children and young adults with the congenital and childhood forms of myotonic dystrophy type 1

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