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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

Mechanical plaque removal in step‐1 of care

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView., 2023
Abstract Maintaining a regular oral hygiene routine is essential for taking care of our mouths, ensuring healthy teeth, and achieving fresh breath. Patient education on oral hygiene is an important component of their overall treatment. Firstly, patients should be informed about the direct connection between bacteria in dental plaque and oral diseases ...
G. A. (Fridus) Van der Weijden, Cor van Loveren   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessing the Performance of the Laser Fluorescence Technique in Detecting Proximal Caries Cavities [PDF]

Journal of Mashhad Dental School
Introduction: Diagnosing the necessity of cavity preparation and restoration in demineralized proximal areas is always considered as a challenge in restorative treatment planning.
Majid Akbari, Farzaneh Ahrari, Hossein Hoseini-Zarch, Fatemeh Movagharipour   +3 more
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Behavioural Determinants of Post‐Brushing Dental Plaque Levels: A Video‐Based Analysis

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives Toothbrushing remains the most widely practiced method for dental plaque removal. However, evidence‐based guidance on optimal brushing method, duration, toothbrush bristle wear, and dentifrice quantity is still insufficient. This study aimed to identify behavioural factors associated with post‐brushing dental plaque levels using ...
Jeongmin Ko, Min‐Joo Shin, Hyun‐Jae Cho   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

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

Randomised Controlled Trials of Caries Care Protocols: A Scoping Review

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Caries care protocols (CCPs), commonly known as caries management systems, adopt a patient‐centred, hygiene‐focused approach to caries prevention. Although individual preventative strategies are well‐studied, evidence on their combined efficacy is limited.
Vickie Cai, Sarbin Ranjitkar, Bradley Christian, Rahena Akhter   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Longitudinal Study on the Proximal Caries Incidence in the Posterior Teeth of Children

, 1977
It is well established that there is a pattern to the develop¬ment of dental caries in children. The most common sites of dentalcaries are on the occlusal and proximal surfaces of the teeth. Theincidence of dental caries appears to be under the influence
Reich-Benayoun, Esther
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Surface‐Specific and Time‐Dependent Stain Removal Around Orthodontic Brackets: An In Vitro Comparison of Manual Toothbrush Designs

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This study evaluated the efficacy of different manual toothbrush designs in removing extrinsic stains around orthodontic brackets using surface‐specific and time‐dependent assessments. Methods Fifty extracted premolars bonded with brackets and archwires were stained and randomly allocated to five toothbrush groups: conventional (CTB),
Shea Lee Lim, Khairil Aznan Mohamed Khan, Hsu Zenn Yew, Murshida Marizan Nor   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Role of bitewing in enhancing the assessment of DMFS index in a group of Indian adolescents

Indian Journal of Dental Research, 2010
Context: Caries epidemiological studies based on clinical examination alone tend to underestimate proximal caries. Aims: This study aims to determine the additional value of radiographic examination (bitewings) compared to clinical examination in ...
Tantradi Praveena, Sreenivasan V, Kadaganche Harish   +2 more
doaj  

Ability of dental students in detection of proximal caries

Journal of Dental School, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, 2019
Objective: Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. After pit and fissures, enamel of proximal surface is the second region prone to rot. Bitewing images are one of  the most important diagnostic tools for the detection of caries.
Tavakoli, Ehsan, Davari, Abdolrahim, Javadi, Zoleikha Sadaat, Ghaffari Targhi, Mehrdad   +3 more
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