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Dental Flossing in Early Adolescence as a Predictor of Habit Maintenance Over Time

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of use of dental flossing and associated factors over time. Methodology This two‐wave longitudinal observational study was conducted using an online questionnaire, which included adolescents and young adults who participated in a cross‐sectional study in 2012.
Maile Maísa Langbecker, Eduarda da Silveira Borstmann, Michele Inês Baierle, Tassia Silvana Borges, Jessica Klöckner Knorst, Renita Baldo Moraes   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Efficacy of flossing and mouth rinsing regimens on plaque and gingivitis: a randomized clinical trial

BMC Oral Health
Background To investigate the effects of combinations of mechanical (brushing and flossing) and chemotherapeutic regimens which included essential oils (EO) non-alcohol and alcohol-containing mouthrinses compared to brushing only in the prevention and ...
Mary Lynn Bosma, James A. McGuire, Alicia DelSasso, Jeffery Milleman, Kimberly Milleman   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Efficacy of Air‐Polishing in Managing Biofilm Formation in Patients Wearing Fixed Orthodontic Appliances: A Single‐Blind, Split‐Mouth, Randomised Controlled Trial

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives To investigate the efficacy of air‐polishing in managing biofilm formation in patients wearing fixed orthodontic appliances. Methods This pilot study was designed as a single‐blind split‐mouth randomised controlled study. Twenty patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment were enrolled.
James Millar, Tianyou Wu, Richard D. Cannon, Mauro Farella, Li Mei   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Trueness of Complete-Arch Implant Scans: Influence of Scanning Technique, Intraoral Scanner, and Implant Position (Part I: Linear and Angular Deviations)

Medicina
Background and Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effect of the intraoral scanner, scanning technique, and implant position on the trueness measured by linear and angular deviations.
Bersu Bedirhandede, Ayşe Demir Canbulut, Emre Tokar, Merve Çakırbay Tanış, Nihal Tokar   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Strength of Integrated Dental-floss and Handles in Hong Kong

, 2018
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare the strength of dental flosses and their handles in Hong Kong market. Methods: Sixteen models (price from US$0.01-0.26/ea) of integrated dental floss and handles were purchased in Hong Kong ...
Ng, CYJ, Yip, V, Tsoi, KH
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Integrating Supragingival Scaling and Biofilm Management Into Breast Cancer Patients' Care

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective The study was designed as a quasi‐experimental clinical trial to evaluate the impact of chemotherapy on periodontal conditions, haematology and salivary flow in patients with breast cancer and gingivitis, after supragingival scaling.
Kelly R. V. Villafuerte, Francisco J. Candido Dos Reis, Hélio H. A. Carrara, Cristhiam H. Martinez, Daniela B. Palioto   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Oral health behaviours and metabolic syndrome: mediation effect of lifestyle habits

BMC Oral Health
Background Recent studies have reported an association between toothbrushing frequency and systemic health. Plaque control, achieved through frequent brushing, is known to prevent dental caries and periodontal disease, potentially reducing the risk of ...
Mizuki Saito, Yoshihiro Shimazaki, Saori Yoshii, Tetsuhito Kojima   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Dental Flossing and Oral Health Outcomes in Adults Over A 10‐Year Period: A Cohort Study

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To analyse the effect of flossing on dental caries and periodontal conditions in adults from Sobral, Ceará, Brazil over 10 years. Methods This was a prospective cohort. The sample was 260 adults (aged 27–31) who participated in 2012 and 2022 follow‐ups.
Icaro Santiago de Aquino, Adriano de Aguiar Filgueira, Mariana Ramalho de Farias, Rodrigo Otavio Rego, Luiz Roberto Augusto Noro, Ana Karine Macedo Teixeira   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Machine learning to predict untreated dental caries in adolescents

BMC Oral Health
Objective This study aimed to predict adolescents with untreated dental caries through a machine-learning approach using three different algorithms Methods Data came from an epidemiological survey in the five largest cities in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.
Rafael Aiello Bomfim
doaj   +1 more source

Oral Health Beliefs and Behaviours Among Adults in the Seychelles: An Extended Health Belief Model Perspective

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives This study explored oral health beliefs and behaviours among adults in the Seychelles through the perspective of the Extended Health Belief Model. The findings aim to inform contextually appropriate oral health promotion and prevention strategies for this population.
C. Y. S. Noshir, P. Brijlal
wiley   +1 more source