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A new tooth brushing approach supported by an innovative hybrid toothbrush-compared reduction of dental plaque after a single use versus an oscillating-rotating powered toothbrush

BMC Oral Health, 2018
Background An innovative hybrid toothbrush was designed functioning either in manual mode, in powered mode (sonic) or in combined mode (manual and powered).
D. Klonowicz, M. Czerwinska, A. Sirvent, J-Ph. Gatignol   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Empowering and conquering infirmity of visually impaired using AI‐technology equipped with object detection and real‐time voice feedback system in healthcare application

CAAI Transactions on Intelligence Technology, EarlyView., 2023
Abstract The Internet of Things is emerging as a crucial technology in aiding humans and making their lives easier. Among the human population, a large percentage of people suffer from disabilities resulting in challenges in everyday life particularly people with visual disabilities.
Hania Tarik, Shahzad Hassan, Rizwan Ali Naqvi, Saddaf Rubab, Usman Tariq, Monia Hamdi, Hela Elmannai, Ye Jin Kim, Jae‐Hyuk Cha   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Knowledge and behavior of dentists in a dental school regarding toothbrush disinfection

Brazilian Oral Research, 2015
The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge and behavior of dentists regarding toothbrush disinfection. This study included 147 dentists (88 women and 59 men) who were actively employed at a dental school in Ankara, Turkey.
Ilkay PEKER, Zuhre AKARSLAN, Adil BASMAN, Nur HACIOSMANOGLU   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Toothbrush‐Thinking Seizures [PDF]

Epilepsia, 2006
Summary:  Seizures associated with toothbrushing have been reported in patients with precentral or postcentral partial epilepsy. Seizures precipitated by thinking have been described in patients with idiopathic generalized epilepsy. We report a patient with intractable partial epilepsy in which seizures were induced both by toothbrushing, and by seeing
Vincent, Navarro, Claude, Adam, Claire, Petitmengin, Michel, Baulac   +3 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Swallowed toothbrush: Case series

Journal of Digestive Endoscopy, 2016
Toothbrush swallowing is rare, and most cases are seen in young women with anorexia nervosa or bulimia or associated with mental retardation or schizophrenia. Prompt removal is recommended because no cases of spontaneous passage have been reported. There
S. Kiran, Deepak Gupta, Abhishek Sadalage, Amit Gupte, Abhinav Jain, Akash Shukla   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluation of Clinical Effectiveness and Subjective Satisfaction of a New Toothbrush for Postsurgical Hygiene Care: A Randomized Split-Mouth Double-Blind Clinical Trial

The Scientific World Journal, 2015
The aim of this RCT was to evaluate plaque control and gingival health promotion effectiveness of a new toothbrush with extra-soft filaments in postsurgical sets. Ten consecutive patients with at least two scheduled symmetrical periodontal surgeries were
Marco Montevecchi, Annalisa Moreschi, Maria Rosaria Gatto, Luigi Checchi, Vittorio Checchi   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Factors influencing selection of manual toothbrush among an urban population in Chennai City, India: A cross-sectional study

Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry, 2017
Introduction: Toothbrush and toothpaste remain the mainstay of oral health measure. There are numerous factors that influence the choice of consumers to trade their toothbrush.
Arthi Balasubramaniam, Madan Kumar Parangimalar Diwakar, B Brinda   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

New Instrument for Oral Hygiene of Children with Cleft Lip and Palate

Applied Sciences, 2018
Patients with cleft lip and palate (CLP) have several oral alterations that make the removal of bacterial plaque in the cleft area difficult, which is the main cause of the high incidence of oral health problems.
Rita Rodrigues, Maria Helena Fernandes, António Bessa Monteiro, Rowney Furfuro, Cátia Carvalho Silva, César Soares, Ricardo Vardasca, Joaquim Mendes, Maria Conceição Manso   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

In Vitro Evaluation of Gastric Acid and Toothbrushing Effect on the Surface State of Different Types of Composite Resins

Medicina, 2022
Background and Objectives: The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the effect of gastric acid associated with the effect of toothbrushing on the surface roughness of different types of composite resin used for direct restorations.
Ionuț Tărăboanță, Gabriela Gelețu, Simona Stoleriu, Gianina Iovan, Nicoleta Tofan, Andra Claudia Tărăboanță-Gamen, Andrei Georgescu, Cosmin Gabriel Popa, Sorin Andrian   +8 more
doaj   +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
doaj   +1 more source