Properties of manual toothbrush that influence on plaque removal of interproximal surface in vitro
Year: 2019
Type: article
Abstract: BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: Few papers were available on the interproximal cleaning efficiency by manual toothbrushes when used alone. The aim was to investigate the efficiency of commercially available toothbrushes on interproximal cleaning and determine the key properties that would make the differences. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Artificial-teeth were coated with manicure type experimental dental plaque covering mainly the interproximal surface and fixed in the jaw model of a dental simulator. A modified scrubbing technique was employed to brush out the plaque conducted by one trained dentist using 26 different toothbrushes from the equal number of separate interproximal conditions. The rate of the plaque removal (%) was calculated by measuring the plaque free areas on the post-brush images. RESULTS: The data analysis using mixed effect modelling showed that stiffness, number of tufts and total length have effect on the rate of the plaque removable from the interproximal surfaces. CONCLUSION: This study indicated consideration should be given to toothbrush properties to enhance plaque removal from the interproximal surfaces.
Source: Journal of Dental Sciences
Authors: Ryoko Otsuka, Yoshiaki Nomura, Ayako Okada, Hiromi Uematsu, Masahiro Nakano, Kiyomi Hikiji, Nobuhiro Hanada, Yasuko Momoi
Language: English
Subfield: Periodontics
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,600
Awards: Elucidation of pathogenic factor in Streptococcus mutans contributing to the stroke onset, Preliminary Study on Advanced Oral Care for the Prevention of Inflammation-Associated Intestinal Carcinogenesis, Clinical study on oral-health management in sustaining the condition of inflammatory bowel disease patients in remission
OpenAlex ID: W2997264018