Research on plaque removal by sonic toothbrush for patients with a fixed orthodontic appliance / 대한치과교정학회지
Korean Journal of Orthodontics
;
: 189-195, 2004.
Artículo
en Coreano
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ABSTRACT
The purpose of this research is to evaluate and compare the plaque removal ability of sonic brushing and manual brushing in order to present a method for continuous and effective oral hygiene control during orthodontic treatment. Nonextracted adolescent patients (male 23 persons, female 37 persons) and adult patients (male 15 persons, female 45 persons) outfitted with a fixed orthodontic appliance from their incisors to second molar, in both the maxilla and mandible, were divided into manual brushing and sonic brushing groups. A Philips oral healthcare HX-4401 sonic toothbrush was used, and the application of brushing for the two groups was standardized at two minutes. After brushing the plaque score was measured with a modified Wilkin's PHP. The following results were achieved after comparing each group's plaque score. 1. In patients with a fixed orthodontic appliance when age was not accounted for, the application of sonic brushing exerted a beneficially decreased effect on the plaque score. (adolescents p<0.01, adults p<0.05) 2. When comparing the adolescent and adult groups in regard to plaque score, the adolescent group showed a more decreased effect. 3. When using the same toothbrush type, there was no difference between the adolescent and adult groups.
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Asunto principal:
Higiene Bucal
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Aparatos Ortodóncicos
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Atención a la Salud
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Incisivo
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Mandíbula
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Maxilar
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Diente Molar
Tipo de estudio:
Guía de Práctica Clínica
Límite:
Adolescente
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Adulto
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Femenino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Korean Journal of Orthodontics
Año:
2004
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