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BACKGROUND/AIMS: Assessment of the influence of toothbrush wear on plaque (PI) and gingival (GI) indexes. METHOD: 20 university students were recruited. PI and GI were recorded at the starting point (T0). Each subject received a toothbrush and toothpaste. 5 measurements of toothbrush were recorded to establish the initial size. The subjects were instructed to brush 3 x a day and to refrain from using other plaque removal aids. After 1 month (T1), the subjects were randomly divided into 2 groups: group no. 1 substituted the toothbrush at each monthly visit; group no. 2 brushed only with the toothbrush provided at T0. Recalls were scheduled after 1 (T1), 2 (T2) and 3 months (T3). PI, GI and an index of wear (WI) were calculated using 5 measurements of the toothbrush head and were recorded at recalls. RESULTS: From T0 to T3, a significant increase of PI was found within both groups. Non-significant differences, but very close to the significant level (p= 0.063), in group no. 1 and significant differences in group no. 2 of GI were found. No significant differences of PI and GI were found between groups. Increase of the WI was registered from T0 to T3 (p<0.001). CONCLUSION: Each individual is capable of maintaining low PI, even if using a toothbrush that shows evidence of wear.
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Placa Dentária/terapia , Escovação Dentária/instrumentação , Adulto , Análise de Variância , Índice de Placa Dentária , Método Duplo-Cego , Desenho de Equipamento , Feminino , Seguimentos , Gengivite/prevenção & controle , Humanos , Modelos Lineares , Masculino , Método de Monte Carlo , Índice Periodontal , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Propriedades de SuperfícieRESUMO
The success of orthodontic treatment depends, in part, upon the oral hygienic status of the patient and his active cooperation in the treatment. The purpose of this paper is to review the organization of a dental hygiene program in the orthodontic practice. Before treatment the dental hygienists should motivate the patient, teach him plaque control techniques, and remove hard and soft deposits; she can organize the gathering of documents necessary to the orthodontist to study the case. The author describes the components of the recall appointment, that must take place frequently during treatment; and suggests technical hints useful for the organization of a maintenance program after treatment.
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Higienistas Dentários , Ortodontia , Profilaxia Dentária , Higiene Bucal , Planejamento de Assistência ao Paciente , Recursos HumanosRESUMO
The particular characteristics of atracurium in comparison with available relaxant agents are briefly analyzed. Afterwards the results of a clinical investigation regarding a group of 56 patients who underwent major abdominal surgery are referred to. The most important elements of this investigation involve: the priming technique, dosage variations of atracurium in respect to the two different administration techniques (further doses, continuous infusion), anticholinesterases need during neuromuscular block reverse and average neuromuscular recovery time without anticholinesterases.
