Fluoride‐Free Mouthwashes Available Over‐The‐Counter in the US‐An Overview
ABSTRACT Purpose Fluoride‐free mouthwashes (FFM) are commonly used by patients for a variety of cosmetic and/or therapeutic reasons. The purpose of this study was to investigate the composition and purposes of FFM available over‐the‐counter in the US.
Astrid C. Valdivia‐Tapia +3 more
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Effects of sonic and micro-vibration electric toothbrushes on the surface roughness and gloss of resin composites. [PDF]
Büyükpolat M +6 more
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ABSTRACT Objective Bristle splaying may be associated with reduced cleaning efficacy; however, the relationship between the bristle splaying index (BSI) and contact pressure (CP) during brushing with a powered toothbrush (PT) with real‐time CP control for oscillating brush head movement (range: 0.8–2.5 N) remains unknown. Methods This subgroup analysis
C. Graetz +7 more
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Plaque removal efficacy of manual versus powered toothbrushes in patients with clear aligners: a single-brushing randomized controlled trial. [PDF]
Arslan Çarpar K, Yılmaz T.
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The Association Between Depression and Use of Dental Services Among U.S. Adults
ABSTRACT Aim To assess the use of dental services among depressed individuals and whether the association is independent from the need for dental care. Methods Data were from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) (2017–2020), a cross‐sectional survey of U.S. adults.
Nabiela Rahardia +2 more
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Antimicrobial efficacy of disinfecting solutions against <i>S. mutans</i> on toothbrushes for school children in Uttar Pradesh, India. [PDF]
Singh S +5 more
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The Effect of Mechanical Instrumentation on Dental Hard Tissue In Vitro: A Systematic Review
ABSTRACT Objective The aim of this review was to analyse the effects of hand instruments, ultrasonic scalers and air polishing devices on dental hard tissues, focusing on material loss and surface roughness. Methods Electronic databases MEDLINE, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library were screened for relevant studies.
Katerina Mezquita Prieto Dvorska +2 more
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Impact of Bristle Hardness of Manual Toothbrushes on the Cleaning Efficacy of Teeth with Fixed Orthodontic Appliances. [PDF]
Wüthrich D +3 more
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