A comparison of proximal plaque removal using floss and interdental brushes.
J Clin Periodontol
; 18(9): 681-4, 1991 Oct.
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| ID: mdl-1960236
The removal of interproximal plaque was compared using a standard toothbrush alone, a toothbrush with unwaxed dental floss and a toothbrush with an interdental brush. 30 previously treated periodontal patients were given the cleaning aids in a three-way crossover study design. After each 1 month trial period, scores for gingivitis, buccal/lingual plaque and proximal plaque were recorded. Mean GI scores for subjects were 0.37 using the toothbrush only, 0.36 using the toothbrush with floss and 0.32 using the toothbrush with the interdental brush. Mean buccal/lingual plaque scores were 0.64 using the toothbrush only, 0.62 using the toothbrush with floss and 0.51 using the toothbrush with the interdental brush. Mean plaque scores were 2.32 with the toothbrush only, 1.71 using the toothbrush with floss and 1.22 using the toothbrush with the interdental brush. Statistically significant differences were seen in proximal plaque scores between the 3 treatment groups. The results indicate that the interdental brush used in combination with a toothbrush is more effective in the removal of plaque from proximal tooth surfaces than a toothbrush used alone or in combination with dental floss.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Periodontitis
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Cepillado Dental
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Dispositivos para el Autocuidado Bucal
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Placa Dental
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Evaluation_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Clin Periodontol
Año:
1991
Tipo del documento:
Article
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos