The Effect of the Bass Intrasulcular Toothbrushing Technique on the Reduction of Gingival Inflammation: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Ausenda, Federico; Jeong, Natalie; Arsenault, Peter; Gyurko, Robert; Finkelman, Matthew; Dragan, Irina F; Levi, Paul

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2019.01.004

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“…The (modified) Bass method, Roll method, Fones method and horizontal method are the most widely used brushing methods [35]. A study has shown that the (modified) Bass technique is effective in controlling dental plaque and alleviating gingival inflammation [36]. The horizontal method, which could result in wedge-shaped defects, is not recommended.…”

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Comparison of oral health behaviour between dental and non-dental undergraduates in a university in southwestern China——exploring the future priority for oral health education

Zhang

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BMC Oral Health

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Background Based on a national survey in 2015, people’s oral health behaviour (OHB) has not kept up with the pace of knowledge and attitudes in China after decades of oral health education (OHE). Thus, we need to improve OHE to strengthen people’s OHB. Undergraduates are regarded as the best candidates for the improvement of OHE. The objective of this study is to determine undergraduates’ oral health status and existing problems in OHB by comparing dental and non-dental students at Sichuan University. We hope to provide some suggestions for future OHE to improve people’s OHB. Methods A quasi-experimental study designed with a pre-test and post-test group was conducted. A total of 217 dental students and 135 non-dental students were enrolled. They were administered an OHE course focused on OHB. A survey about oral health behaviour and knowledge was conducted before and after the course. Results According to the pre-course survey, dental students surpassed non-dental students in terms of toothbrushing frequency, method, and time, but unfortunately, flossing was overlooked by all the students. After the course, both dental and non-dental students showed strong willingness to improve their OHB. More non-dental students than dental students were willing to use toothpicks and Chinese herbal toothpaste before and after the course. Conclusions OHE focused on behaviour has a positive effect on university students. Future OHE and interventions should focus on flossing, toothbrushing methods, toothpicks, Chinese herbal toothpaste and modifications to adopt new media.

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Comparison of oral health behaviour between dental and non-dental undergraduates in a university in southwestern China——exploring the future priority for oral health education

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BMC Oral Health

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“…In general, the efficiency of toothbrushing is dependent on the type of toothbrush, wearing of toothbrush [14], method of brushing [15], time of brushing, and on the use of mouthwashes [16] and/or dental floss [17]. In self-performed oral hygiene, the main concern is the removal of biofilm in interdental areas such as supra-and sub-gingival biofilm.…”

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Dental Plaque Removal by Ultrasonic Toothbrushes

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With the variety of toothbrushes on the market, the question arises, which toothbrush is best suited to maintain oral health? This thematic review focuses first on plaque formation mechanisms and then on the plaque removal effectiveness of ultrasonic toothbrushes and their potential in preventing oral diseases like periodontitis, gingivitis, and caries. We overviewed the physical effects that occurred during brushing and tried to address the question of whether ultrasonic toothbrushes effectively reduced the microbial burden by increasing the hydrodynamic forces. The results of published studies show that electric toothbrushes, which combine ultrasonic and sonic (or acoustic and mechanic) actions, may have the most promising effect on good oral health. Existing ultrasonic/sonic toothbrush models do not significantly differ regarding the removal of dental biofilm and the reduction of gingival inflammation compared with other electrically powered toothbrushes, whereas the manual toothbrushes show a lower effectiveness.

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“…The (modified) Bass method, the Roll method, the Fones method and horizontal method are the most widely used brushing methods [23]. Several studies have shown that the (modified) Bass technique was effective in controlling dental plaque and alleviating gingival inflammation [24,25]. Horizontal method, which could result in wedge-shaped defect [26], was not recommended.…”

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Comparison of oral health care between dental and non-dental students in Southwestern China--exploring the future priority for oral health education

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Wu²,

Zhang³

et al. 2020

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Background Dental caries and periodontal disease are still serious oral problems in China after decades of Oral health education(OHE). It’s necessary to figure out the problems. The aim of this study was to figure out the oral health care knowledge and habits of undergraduates in Sichuan University and the existing problems, by comparing the differences between dental and non-dental students. It was hoped to provide some suggestions for future OHE. Methods A quasi-experimental study design with a pre-test and post-test group was applied. 217 dental-students and 135 non-dental students were enrolled. They were given a course for OHE. A knowledge test and a survey about oral health care were conducted before and after course. Results According to the pre-course survey, dental students surpassed non-dentals in terms of tooth-brushing frequency, method, time and flossing. Unfortunately, flossing was overlooked by all the students. After the course, both dental and non-dental students improved a lot in the oral health care knowledge and habits. More non-dental students than dental students were willing to use toothpicks and Chinese herbal toothpaste before and after course. Conclusions OHE plays a positive role for university students. Future OHE should focus on the flossing, toothbrushing methods, toothpick, Chinese herbal toothpaste and modification to adapt new media.

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The Effect of the Bass Intrasulcular Toothbrushing Technique on the Reduction of Gingival Inflammation: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Cited by 16 publications

References 24 publications

Comparison of oral health behaviour between dental and non-dental undergraduates in a university in southwestern China——exploring the future priority for oral health education

Comparison of oral health behaviour between dental and non-dental undergraduates in a university in southwestern China——exploring the future priority for oral health education

Dental Plaque Removal by Ultrasonic Toothbrushes

Comparison of oral health care between dental and non-dental students in Southwestern China--exploring the future priority for oral health education

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