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An Adult Patient Who Swallowed a Toothbrush: A Case Report

Toothbrush ingestion is a rarer condition than other swallowed foreign bodies. It is usually seen in the elderly, patients with psychological disorders, and mentally retarded individuals.
Ceren Konca Seferoğlu, İbrahim Sonkaya, Sami Fidan, Murat Erkut, FİDAN, SAMİ, KONCA SEFEROĞLU, CEREN, ERKUT, MURAT, Sonkaya, İbrahim   +7 more
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The Effect of Chlorhexidine Mouthwash, With or Without Alcohol, on Plaque and Gingivitis: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim This study systematically assessed the available literature on the effect of a chlorhexidine mouthwash without alcohol (CHXalc−) compared to a chlorhexidine mouthwash with alcohol (CHXalc+) on plaque and parameters of gingivitis. Side effects and user appreciation were secondary outcomes.
Bregje W. M. van Swaaij, Maud Joosstens, G. A. (Fridus) Van der Weijden, Liselet de Vries, Dagmar Else Slot   +4 more
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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

Impact of connected toothbrushes on patient perceptions of brushing skills and oral health: results from a randomized clinical trial and a single-arm intervention study

BMC Oral Health
Connected toothbrushes, where an electric toothbrush connects wirelessly to a smartphone app that provides feedback and guidance to the user, can improve clinical indicators of oral health.
Juliana Gomez, LaTonya Kilpatrick, Maria Ryan, Chad Gwaltney   +3 more
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Evaluation of pain perception using a vibrating toothbrush during the administration of local anesthesia in children: A randomized clinical trial

Contemporary Pediatric Dentistry
Aim: Effective pain management is a critical and challenging aspect of behavior management in children during dental procedures. Among nonpharmacological methods for achieving painless local anesthesia (LA), devices utilizing the vibrotactile method have
Meerza Alam Pinjari, SVSG Nirmala, Sivakumar Nuvvula   +2 more
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Confidence and Current Practices of Oral Health Practitioners in New Zealand Who Care for Patients With Dental Implants—A Cross‐Sectional Study

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Dental plaque biofilm is a common instigator of peri‐implant disease, but this may be managed with proper patient education and oral hygiene instruction. Oral health professionals should be practising evidence‐based dentistry when providing care for patients with dental implants, and be confident doing so.
C. Rohekar, H. Olson, D. M. Beckett
wiley   +1 more source

Regional Disparities in the Prevalence of Probing Depths and Tooth Loss in Germany—Results From the German National Cohort (NAKO)

Journal of Clinical Periodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To evaluate regional disparities in the prevalence, severity and extent of probing depths (PDs) as well as tooth loss in German adults aged 19–74, using data from the baseline study of the German National Cohort (NAKO; 2014–2019). Methods Dental examinations were recorded at two levels: Level 1 (18/18 centres; N = 184,871; tooth counts ...
Jana Gortschakow, Katrin Borof, Dominic Sasunna, Kathrin Kuhr, Ghazal Aarabi, Sebastian‐Edgar Baumeister, Antonio Ciardo, Karin Halina Greiser, Daniel Hagenfeld, Katrin Hertrampf, Ti‐Sun Kim, Jan Kühnisch, Tobias Pischon, Stefan L. Reckelkamm, Stefanie Samietz, Martin Wojciechowsky, Asma'a Alselwi, Yvonne Kemmling, Lilian Krist, Michael Leitzmann, Claudia Meinke‐Franze, Rafael Mikolajczyk, Nadia Obi, Regina Pickford, Nicole Pischon, Wolfgang Rathmann, Matthias B. Schulze, Sabine Schipf, Börge Schmidt, Stefan N. Willich, Stefan Rach, A. Rainer Jordan, Henry Völzke, Thomas Kocher, Philipp Kanzow, Alexander Welk, Stefan Rupf, Birte Holtfreter   +37 more
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Individualized Oral Health Care for Dysphagic, Care‐Dependent Patients With Acquired Brain Injury: An Exploratory Predefined Subgroup Analysis of a Cluster Nonrandomized Controlled Trial

Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, EarlyView.
This graphical abstract summarizes an exploratory predefined subgroup analysis of dysphagic, care‐dependent adults with acquired brain injury undergoing inpatient neurorehabilitation. Three wards implemented standard oral care, while three wards implemented the structured individualized MOHIT protocol.
Mohit Kothari
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Periodontal Salutogenesis: Why Are Some People Resistant to Oral Microbial Dysbiosis and Destructive Inflammation?

Journal of Periodontal Research, EarlyView.
Emerging evidence suggests that periodontal health is not simply the absence of disease, but the result of a dynamic interaction between biological resilience, healthy lifestyles, adaptive coping mechanisms, and supportive environments. This results in a strong sense of coherence, which is not only a psychological state but also a biological state ...
Bruno G. Loos, Magda Feres, William V. Giannobile, Hatice Hasturk, Egija Zaura   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Circular Design of Electric Toothbrushes: Concept design of an electric toothbrush ready for the circular economy

, 2022
Electric toothbrushes are the most effective method for maintaining oral hygiene, but also the method with the greatest environmental impact. Most of the impact of electric toothbrushes comes from transport, materials and parts.
Drummen, Mart (author)
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