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Evaluation of the cleaning efficacy of a normal toothbrush and a manual U shaped toothbrush in children aged 8–10 years: A randomized crossover trial

SRM Journal of Research in Dental Sciences, 2023
Background: Plaque removal rates are influenced by toothbrush design as well as brushing methods. Aim: The study aimed to determine the efficacy of a manual U-shaped toothbrush when compared to a regular toothbrush in removing dental plaque from teeth in
Shital Kiran Davangere Padmanabh, Vishakha Bhausaheb Gangurde   +1 more
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Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis‐Oral Health Perceptions Around Diagnosis and the Early Disease Course: A Phenomenological Approach

Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives To explore how Dutch adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) perceive their oral health around the diagnostic process and the early disease course. The primary objective was to describe these perceptions in depth, and a secondary objective was to identify areas for future patient‐centred research.
Nadine Isabel Bhagwandas, Lotte Arwen van de Stadt, Johanna Margaretha Kroese   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Combining Digital Imaging With Qpcr Analysis Effects Of Tooth Brushing

International Dental Journal
Aim or purpose: Digital image technology and a real-time fluorescent quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RQ-PCR) were used to determine the changes in dental plaque caused by different toothbrushing tools.
Yuanyuan Luo
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Oral Health and Well‐Being: Insights From Personal Narratives of Losing Teeth and Living With Dentures

Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives To explore how individuals who have lost or have missing teeth and subsequently received dentures make sense of the factors influencing their oral health and well‐being. Methods Thematic and structural narrative analysis was used to evaluate 19 semi‐structured interview transcripts from a secondary dataset of United Kingdom adults ...
Heba Ramadan Salama, Jennifer Burr, Claire Elcock, Barry John Gibson   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparative evaluation of efficacy of manual cross-action and powered cross-action toothbrushes in control of plaque and soft tissue inflammation around implants supporting mandibular overdentures

مجله دانشکده دندانپزشکی اصفهان, 2011
Introduction: Effective plaque removal is an important factor in the long-term clinical success of dental implants. The aim of this study was to compare the clinical efficacy of a powered toothbrush (Power Cross-Action) and a manual toothbrush (Cross ...
Leila Talebian, Ensieh Bateni, Mohammad Tavakoli, Jaber Yaghini, Ahmad Moghareabed   +4 more
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Life cycle assessment of manual toothbrush materials

Discover Environment
Background A manual toothbrush is an indispensable tool for promoting and maintaining oral health worldwide but given the non-biodegradable and non-recyclable thermoplastic materials from which it is made, it cannot be considered free of threats to the ...
Marta Mazur, Marco Ruggeri, Livia Ottolenghi, Andrea Scrascia, Laura Gobbi, Giuliana Vinci   +5 more
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The Barriers and Facilitators Influencing Oral Health Behaviours of Families of Autistic Children: A Scoping Review

Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives To identify barriers and facilitators to home‐based oral health behaviours in families of autistic children, using the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) and Capability, Opportunity, Motivation–Behaviour (COM‐B) model. Methods A scoping review was conducted using Joanna Briggs Institute methodology and PRISMA‐ScR guidelines.
Amrit Chauhan, Helen Wilson, Peter Day, Kara Gray‐Burrows, Kathy Leadbitter, Sarah Baker, Zoe Mashman, Nicola Pickles, Karen Vinall‐Collier   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

EFFECTIVENESS OF VARIOUS TOOTHBRUSHES ON GINGIVAL HEALTH IN CHILDREN [PDF]

Journal of IMAB
Purpose: Comparative evaluation of manual, electric, sonic and ultrasonic toothbrush effectiveness on children's gingival status. Material and methods: The study involved 106 children aged 11 to 13 years, divided into four groups according to the type ...
Hristina Tankova, Zornitsa Lazarova
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Can a Low‐Threshold Check‐Up Motivate Older Adults to Schedule a Dental Visit? A Randomized Controlled Trial

Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives Oral disorders are an important disability driver in adults aged 70 and older, who often experience greater tooth loss and higher levels of untreated oral disease than younger persons. Despite the importance of regular dental visits, older adults attend dental services less frequently, facing several barriers.
Aster De Vleeschauwer, Roos Colman, Peter Pype, Louise Poppe, Barbara Janssens   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparative Effectiveness of Modified Manual and Powered Toothbrushing Interventions in Individuals with Disabilities: A Randomized Controlled Trial Assessing Gingival Health

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
Background: Individuals with disabilities face unique challenges in maintaining optimal oral health due to physical, cognitive, and sensory impairments. Gingivitis is a common oral health problem in this population, necessitating effective interventions ...
Abhishek Sinha, Sumit Kumar, Vinod Sargaiyan, Ruby H. Kottapalli, Dheeraj Sharma, Ankit Goyal   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source