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Dental Plaque Removal by Ultrasonic Toothbrushes

Dentistry Journal, 2020
With the variety of toothbrushes on the market, the question arises, which toothbrush is best suited to maintain oral health? This thematic review focuses first on plaque formation mechanisms and then on the plaque removal effectiveness of ultrasonic ...
Ilya Digel, Inna Kern, Eva Maria Geenen, Nuraly Akimbekov   +3 more
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Efficacy of a solar-powered TiO2 semiconductor electric toothbrush on P. gingivalis biofilm [PDF]

, 2016
神奈川歯科大学博士（歯学）2015application/pdfTo determine the efficacy of a solar-powered TiO2 semiconductor electric toothbrush on Porphyromonas gingivalis biofilm.P.
2624, ヒライ, ナオキ, Hirai, Naoki, 平井, 直樹, 2626   +4 more
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Dissecting the dissection laboratory: Elements for designing a human anatomy laboratory

Anatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.
Abstract The human anatomy dissection laboratory is a critical component of anatomical and medical education. Development, maintenance, and stocking of these laboratory spaces have unique demands, with all of the challenges in running a laboratory with Biosafety Laboratory Level 2 (BSL‐2) classification, housing a large volume of tissues saturated with
Rhiannon E. Robinson, Abbey Breckling, Danielle N. Edwards, Nicole Geske, Burhan Gharaibeh, Bobbie J. Leeper, Molly Ostwald, Mary Schilling, Bridgett Severt, Kelsey Stevens, J. P. Swigart, Jonathan J. Wisco, Melissa Zolnierz, Jeremy J. Grachan   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Feeling Right Matters: The Impact of Character Design–Appeal Match on Social Media Engagement

Journal of Consumer Behaviour, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In today's saturated digital environment, brands increasingly use characters to capture attention and engage consumers on social media. Yet little research has examined how brand character design interacts with advertising appeals in social media communication.
Luyao Hao, Takeshi Moriguchi
wiley   +1 more source

Tooth brushing for oral prophylaxis

Japanese Dental Science Review, 2014
Control of plaque and debris is essential for the prevention of inflammatory periodontal diseases and dental caries, because plaque is the primary etiological factor in the introduction and development of both of these infection-oriented diseases. Plaque
Haruaki Hayasaki, DDS, PhD, Issei Saitoh, DDS, PhD, Kuniko Nakakura-Ohshima, DDS, PhD, Mika Hanasaki, DDS, Yukiko Nogami, DH, Tsutomu Nakajima, DDS, Emi Inada, DDS, PhD, Tomonori Iwasaki, DDS, PhD, Yoko Iwase, DDS, PhD, Tadashi Sawami, DDS, PhD, Katsushige Kawasaki, DDS, PhD, Nozomi Murakami, DDS, Tomoya Murakami, DDS, Mie Kurosawa, DDS, Masami Kimi, DDS, Akiko Kagoshima, DDS, Miki Soda, DDS, Youich Yamasaki, DDS, PhD   +17 more
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The influence of radio frequency‐based toothbrush on the accumulation of calculus and periodontal health: A randomized double‐blind controlled prospective study

Clinical and Experimental Dental Research, 2023
Objectives The use of a toothbrush with radio frequency (RF) has shown to be of benefit regarding the reduction of plaque, calculus, and dental staining and improving teeth shade compared to conventional powered and manual toothbrushes.
Juan Khoury, Hadar Z. Giladi, Ofir Ginesin, Eran Gabay, Yaniv Mayer   +4 more
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A profilometric and scanning electron microscopic analysis of tooth surface abrasion caused by rotary/oscillatory, linear motion, sonic, and ultrasonic toothbrushes: An in vitro study

Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology, 2021
Background: Adequate plaque control facilitates good gingival and periodontal health, prevents tooth decay, and preserves oral health. Toothbrushing is the primary method of removing plaque and can be classified into powered and manual toothbrushes. Aim:
Tejinder Pal Singh, Ashutosh Nirola, Rubby Brar   +2 more
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A multicenter, controlled, randomized trial of home‐applied dual‐light photodynamic therapy in stage I to III periodontitis (LumoNorth2022 study)

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Periodontitis is a widespread, chronic infection‐triggered inflammatory condition in which professional supportive periodontal care (SPC) and daily oral hygiene form the backbone to reduce the disease activity. Light‐based treatments have shown promising antibacterial effects, but their potential for routine home use has not been ...
Paula Tegelberg, Meeri Ojala, Merja Ylipalosaari, Jori Lindroth, Anna Maria Heikkinen, Hanna Lähteenmäki, Saila Pakarinen, Ismo T. Räisänen, Timo Sorsa, Tommi Pätilä   +9 more
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Gingival inflammation and plaque accumulation affect therapeutic outcomes in patients with acne vulgaris

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background We hypothesized that acne vulgaris (AV) and gingivitis were associated through systemic inflammatory mechanisms, sharing common etiological factors. This study aimed to identify the association between AV and gingivitis and to assess changes in acne severity in relation to changes in the plaque index (PI).
Ömer Faruk Okumuş, Mustafa Yazıcı, Alpdoğan Kantarci   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effectiveness of Plaque Removal Using Different Toothbrushes in Children - A Comparative Study

Indian Journal of Dental Research
Background: Effective plaque control is essential for improved oral health. Advancements in mechanical plaque removal using toothbrushes still continue.
D Obukavitha, PR Geetha Priya, Sharath Asokan, TD Yogesh Kumar   +3 more
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