The expected effect on oral health of dental plaque control through mechanical removal

Cancro, Lewis P.; Fischman, Stuart L.

doi:10.1111/j.1600-0757.1995.tb00045.x

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“…Individuals rarely brush for the length of time they say they do [41][42][43] and rarely exceed 60 seconds. 44,45 Most use a simple horizontal brushing action, spend little time brushing lingual areas, and fail to remove plaque effectively from the approximal surfaces of premolars and molars.…”

Section: Brushing Duration and Techniquementioning

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Prevention. Part 4: Toothbrushing: What advice should be given to patients?

Davies

Davies²,

Ellwood

et al. 2003

Br Dent J

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Section: Brushing Duration and Techniquementioning

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Prevention. Part 4: Toothbrushing: What advice should be given to patients?

Davies

Davies²,

Ellwood

et al. 2003

Br Dent J

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“…4,5,10 The introduction of preventive programs, as well as home care procedures, is based on the evidence that accumulation of dental plaque is associated with gingival inflammation (gingivitis), periodontitis and dental caries. The daily disruption of dental plaque by mechanical means, which include the use of toothbrush and interdental aids, appears to be critical in controlling the potential of dental plaque to cause related oral diseases and is the primary means of controlling supragingival dental plaque build-up.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The daily disruption of dental plaque by mechanical means, which include the use of toothbrush and interdental aids, appears to be critical in controlling the potential of dental plaque to cause related oral diseases and is the primary means of controlling supragingival dental plaque build-up. 10,11 However, toothbrushing and flossing are difficult tasks, and most of the patients are not able to completely remove plaque in all teeth surfaces. Mechanical plaque control is also time-consuming, and some individuals may lack motivation for these procedures.…”

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Compliance & dexterity, factors to consider in home care and maintenance procedures

Criado

Tawse‐Smith

2007

Braz. oral res.

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Abstract:Mechanical plaque control appears to be the primary means of controlling supragingival dental plaque build-up. Although daily oral hygiene practices and periodic professional care are considered the basis for any program aimed at the prevention and treatment of oral diseases, these procedures are technically demanding, time consuming and can be affected by the compliance and manual dexterity of the patient. Individual skills and acquired behavior patterns determine effectiveness of a preventive program and oral hygiene practice. Successful preventive programs and home care procedures clearly depend on the interaction and commitment between the dental professional and the patient. Identifying the capacity of the individual to comply with the professional recommendations and evaluating the dexterity of the patient to remove supragingival dental plaque will permit the implementation of an adequate preventive program and can help on the selection of adjunctive antimicrobial agents and devices needed to reach an effective oral care routine. Descriptors: Oral hygiene; Patient compliance; Behavior; Motor skills; Preventive health services.Resumen: El control de la placa dental parece ser el mecanismo primario para controlar el crecimiento de la placa dental supragingival. Aunque la práctica diaria de la higiene bucal y el cuidado profesional periódico, son considerados la base para cualquier programa dirigido a la prevención y tratamiento de las enfermedades de la cavidad bucal, estos procedimientos son técnicamente exigentes, consumen tiempo y pueden ser afectados por la aceptación y la destreza manual del paciente. Las destrezas individuales y los patrones de comportamiento adquiridos, determinan la efectividad de un programa preventivo y la práctica de la higiene bucal. El éxito de los programas preventivos y los procedimientos del cuidado bucal en el hogar dependen claramente de la interacción y compromiso entre el odontólogo y el paciente. La importancia de identificar la capacidad del individuo para cumplir con las recomendaciones y la evaluación de la destreza del paciente para remover la placa dental supragingival, permitirán la implementación de un adecuado programa de prevención que podría ayudar a la selección de un agente antibacteriano coadyuvante y los dispositivos necesarios para alcanzar una rutina de cuidado bucal efectivo. Descriptores: Higiene bucal; Cooperación del paciente; Conducta; Destreza motora; Servicios preventivos de salud.

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“…Current consensus for optimal tooth brushing frequency is that twice per day is consistent with maintenance of gingival health (Davies et al, 2003). Optimal duration of tooth brushing is two minutes (Cancro and Fischman, 1995), however it is recognised that most individuals rarely brush for longer than 60 seconds (Davies et al, 2003). With the addition of timers to many powered tooth brushes users can be aware of the duration of their tooth brushing (van der Weijden et al, 1993).…”

Section: Mechanical Plaque Controlmentioning

confidence: 99%