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Efficacy of a 2% Chlorhexidine‐Impregnated Dental Floss in Adults With Gingivitis: A Randomised Clinical Trial

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to assess the antigingivitis and antiplaque efficacy of a 2% chlorhexidine (CHX)‐impregnated dental floss in adults with gingivitis. Methods This randomised clinical study included 42 patients diagnosed with gingivitis. They were randomly allocated into three groups: no interdental cleaning (NIC) group, which did not
Manuela Ferrari da Silva, Maísa Casarin, Cassiano Kuchenbecker Rösing, Giovanna Bertollo Tambara, Pedro Paulo Almeida de Dantas, Francielli Fernandez Garcia, Eduardo José Gaio, Francisco Wilker Mustafa Gomes Muniz   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessment of tooth color difference in digital photographs taken with different smartphones

Acta Clinica Croatica
Digital photography has become an indispensable part of modern medicine and dentistry. In the initial stages, digital single lens reflex cameras were used in medicine and dentistry and were considered the golden standard.
Maja Žagar, Amar Piknjac, Mirko Soldo, Dubravka Knezović Zlatarić   +3 more
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The Immediate Effects of a 3D Intraoral Scanner as an Adjunctive Oral Hygiene Educational Tool: A Randomised Controlled Trial

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives This single‐visit randomised controlled clinical trial (RCT) aimed to evaluate the immediate effects of a three‐dimensional (3D) intraoral scanner as an adjunctive oral hygiene education tool compared to standard personalised oral hygiene instruction (OHI) in healthy adults.
Hui Jia Sophia Choo, Jia Ming Joshua Xie, Xiao Tong Jacinta Lu, Wei Ming Clement Lai, Lum Peng Lim, Boon Keng Alvin Yeo   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Efficacy of combined oral hygiene devices for interproximal plaque removal: an in vitro study

BMC Oral Health
Background This study compared interproximal plaque removal rates when oral hygiene devices were used with a manual toothbrush. Methods Artificial plaque was applied to the mesial interproximal surface of a lower left first molar mounted on a jaw model ...
Ryoko Otsuka, Ayako Okada, Nao Suzuki, Masahiro Nakano, Hiromi Uematsu, Toyotaro Sugawara, Emi Ishiguro, Nobuhiro Hanada, Yasuko Momoi, Chikahiro Ohkubo   +9 more
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Efficacy of Oral Hygiene Aids in Gingivitis Management: A Comparative Study of Manual and Electric Toothbrushes, Dental Floss, and Mouthwash

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
Background: Gingivitis is a prevalent oral health issue characterized by inflammation of the gums, often resulting from inadequate plaque removal. Materials and Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 120 participants diagnosed with ...
Civy V. Pulayath, Fathimath Al Zahrath, Ajith A. Chandy, Harish Chandran, Shanthi Menezes, Harshvardhan N. Jain   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Fluoride‐Free Mouthwashes Available Over‐The‐Counter in the US‐An Overview

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose Fluoride‐free mouthwashes (FFM) are commonly used by patients for a variety of cosmetic and/or therapeutic reasons. The purpose of this study was to investigate the composition and purposes of FFM available over‐the‐counter in the US.
Astrid C. Valdivia‐Tapia, Jaime A. Cury, Antonio P. Ricomini‐Filho, Frank Lippert   +3 more
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Efficacy and Safety of an Innovative Intraoral Cleaning Device—A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This two‐centre, double‐blind, randomized, parallel‐group study compared the efficacy and safety of a novel powered full‐mouth cleaning device system (FMCD) with habitual toothbrushing (CG) in patients with generalized gingivitis over 6 weeks.
Tim Steuber, Christian Graetz, Claudia Springer, Simone Sutor, Tobias Hahn, Elfriede Fritzer, Christof E. Dörfer, Sonja Sälzer   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Machine Learning‐Based Prediction of Dental Caries in 12‐Year‐Old Adolescents: A Nationwide Cross‐Sectional Study in Korea

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective We aimed to develop and evaluate machine learning models to support population‐level risk stratification for dental caries in the permanent dentition of 12‐year‐old Korean children and to visualise the relative importance of key predictors.
Gahyun Cho, Hae‐Young Kim, Ki‐Bong Choi, Sunmi Song, Junesun Kim   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Oral Hygiene Behaviours, Motivation and Perceived Competence in Adults Living With Mental Illness: A Cross‐Sectional Study

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background People living with mental illness experience poorer oral health than the general population, influenced by medication‐related effects, behavioural risk factors, and structural barriers to dental care. Oral health behaviours and psychological determinants such as motivation and perceived competence are central to prevention and self ...
Grace Wong, Lauren Monds, Mark Montebello, Carolyn Fraser, Zion Park, Georgie McBride, Kevin Ayozie, Kristine Grainger, Marija Saponja, Anna Cheng, Kyle Cheng, Wenpeng You   +11 more
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Effectiveness of Augmented Reality‐Guided Interdental Brushing Instruction Compared With Conventional Methods: A Three‐Arm Randomized Controlled Trial

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives Patient instruction in interdental brushing is most often delivered chairside using a dentiform model or in‐mouth demonstration, both of which are operator‐dependent and difficult to standardize. Augmented reality (AR) has emerged as a learning aid in clinical training, but its effectiveness for direct patient education in oral ...
Seung‐Hee Ryu, Min‐Joo Shin, Hyun‐Jae Cho   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source