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A comparative study for the efficacy of plaque removal of two powered toothbrushes and a manual toothbrush / 대한치주과학회지
The Journal of the Korean Academy of Periodontology ; : 975-989, 2005.
Artículo en Coreano | WPRIM | ID: wpr-224070
ABSTRACT
Periodontal disease is caused by accumulation of bacterial plaque. For the reason, plaque control is essential to control and prevent periodontal disease. Among the plaque control methods, mechanical plaque removal, tooth brushing is common and reliable. But it depends on individual habituation and their manner. To catch up the gap of effectiveness, lots of oral hygiene appliances have been developing. Powered toothbrush is the most interesting field and is showing on the market with various motion type. This study was performed to compare clinical effects of plaque removal between powered toothbrush and manual toothbrush. The results were as follows 1. Plaque index was decreased statistically after the brushing than before the brushing in every group.(p<0.05) 2. Comparing plaque index among the three groups before and after brushing, there were no statistically significant differences. 3. Interproximal plaque index was decreased statistically after the brushing than before the brushing in every group.(p<0.05) 4. Comparing interproximal plaque index among the three groups before and after brushing, there were no statistically significant differences.
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Texto completo: Disponible Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental) Asunto principal: Higiene Bucal / Enfermedades Periodontales / Diente Tipo de estudio: Guía de Práctica Clínica Idioma: Coreano Revista: The Journal of the Korean Academy of Periodontology Año: 2005 Tipo del documento: Artículo

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Texto completo: Disponible Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental) Asunto principal: Higiene Bucal / Enfermedades Periodontales / Diente Tipo de estudio: Guía de Práctica Clínica Idioma: Coreano Revista: The Journal of the Korean Academy of Periodontology Año: 2005 Tipo del documento: Artículo