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Evaluation of plaque removal by triple-headed manual toothbrush: a randomized controlled clinical trial [PDF]

BMC Oral Health
Objectives This examiner-blinded, randomized controlled trial compared the plaque removal efficacy of a triple-headed manual toothbrush (3HB) to a conventional manual toothbrush.
Merve İşcan Yapar, Didem Özkal Emi̇noğlu, Didar Betül Doğan, Güler Başyi̇ği̇t, Kamber Kaşali̇   +4 more
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Effectiveness of Toothbrushing Technique for Biofilm Removal and Postoperative Infection Control after Spinal Fusion Surgery: A Retrospective Study

Bioengineering, 2023
This retrospective study was designed to investigate the effectiveness of using a toothbrush, which is commonly used in our daily life, for biofilm removal and infection control in the treatment of spinal infections occurring after spinal fusion surgery.
Sung-ryul Choi, Ji-Won Kwon, Kyung-Soo Suk, Hak-Sun Kim, Seong-Hwan Moon, Si-Young Park, Seung-Eon Moon, Byung-Ho Lee   +7 more
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The efficacy of different immersion times in chlorhexidine for reducing the Lactobacillus acidophilus contamination of the toothbrush [PDF]

Journal of Oral Health and Oral Epidemiology, 2023
Background: Lactobacillus acidophilus is involved in plaque formation and progression of caries, and studies show that it can be transmitted through the toothbrush. Thus, decontamination the toothbrush is necessary for oral health.
Fereshteh Fallahi, Mina Mohebian, Habib Zeighami, Neda Gholami, Atefeh Yousefi Jordehi   +4 more
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Dental plaque score index differences in children with mental retardation using two types toothbrush

Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry, 2020
Introduction: Most of the mentally retarded children may not brush their tooth correctly. They need parents or caregivers to help and supervise the tooth brushing process to reduce the accumulation of dental plaque which may lead to oral diseases.
Ardita Dyna Permata, Susi Sukmasari, Anne Agustina Suwargiani, Arlette Suzy Puspa Pertiwi Setiawan   +3 more
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Digital imaging and qPCR analysis and comparison of short-term plaque removal effects of toothbrushing

Frontiers in Dental Medicine, 2023
PurposeDigital imaging 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.MethodsA total of 120 subjects were selected and ...
Yuanyuan Luo, Danni Wang, Danni Wang, Yuxiao Li, Yuxiao Li, Dezhi Geng, Dezhi Geng, Bei Yu, Yueping Zhao, Qi Xiang, Qi Xiang   +10 more
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Efficacy of a sonic toothbrush on plaque removal-A video-controlled explorative clinical trial.

PLoS ONE, 2021
Clinical studies on the efficacy of sonic toothbrushes show inconsistent results, most studies have been conducted without sufficient supervision of appropriate toothbrush usage.
Nadine Schlueter, Sarah Fiedler, Maxi Mueller, Clemens Walter, Julia C Difloe-Geisert, Kirstin Vach, Carolina Ganss   +6 more
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Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice of dental interns, house-staff, post graduates, and faculty of dental colleges in Kolkata city toward toothbrush maintenance and disinfection: A questionnaire study

Journal of Primary Care Dentistry and Oral Health, 2022
Background: Toothbrush is essential for removing dental biofilm and preventing dental caries and periodontal disease. Toothbrushes become contaminated after repeated use, so disinfection is necessary for tooth brush maintenance.
Supreet Shirolkar, Surbhi Gautam, Khooshbu Gayen, Rajib Sikdar, Anisha Bag, Subir Sarkar, Somen Roychowdhury   +6 more
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Efficacy of oscillating – Rotating toothbrush (Oral –B) on periodontal health - A 4 week controlled clinical and microbiologic study

Journal of International Clinical Dental Research Organization, 2018
Aims: The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of a powered toothbrush and manual toothbrush on the periodontal and microbial parameters. Settings and Design: This was a 4-week investigator-blinded, single-center, parallel group study.
Sangeeta Dhir, Viveka Kumar
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Knowledge, perceptions and practices about tooth brush sterilization among dental students and faculty in Andhra pradesh, South India – A Cross sectional study

Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry, 2020
Background: Toothbrush is habitually used as an oral hygiene aid to maintain good oral health. The contamination of toothbrushes leads to oral and systemic diseases.
Kuna Vandana, S Harikrishnam Raju, D Rajesh Kumar, J Narendra Babu   +3 more
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Comparative evolution of clinical efficacy of manual tooth brush versus chewable tooth brush a randomized clinical trail

Indian Journal of Dental Sciences, 2021
Background: Plaque control is the daily removal of dental plaque, oral biofilms, and also prevention of their accumulation on the other parts of the oral cavity. Dental plaque is the major etiology of maximum gingival and periodontal diseases. This study
Kola Srikanth Reddy, M Soubhgya, Nuzula Begum, Vikram Vuggirala, K Harshita Nallagula, Nagakishore   +5 more
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