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Cunha, Luana Dias da, Peruzzo, Daiane Cristina, Costa, Luciana Artioli, Pereira, Alex Luiz Pozzobon, Benatti, Bruno Braga |
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International Journal of Dental Hygiene; Nov2018, Vol. 16 Issue 4, p512-518, 7p, 1 Color Photograph, 2 Diagrams, 2 Charts |
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Objective: To compare the effect of a single‐tufted toothbrush combined or not with a conventional toothbrush to control dental biofilm in healthy orthodontic patients. Materials and Methods: Twenty orthodontic patients were randomly assigned to receive three different treatments: Group 1—conventional toothbrush; Group 2—single‐tufted toothbrush and Group 3—combination of single‐tufted and conventional toothbrushes. Stained plaque index (SPI), visible plaque index (VPI) and gingival bleeding index (GBI) were recorded. The data were analysed by Kolmogorov‐Smirnov test. Wilcoxon test was used for intragroup comparison and Friedman test for the intergroup comparison (α = 5%). Results: Intragroup analysis showed that VPI and SPI significantly decreased (P < 0.05) after 72 hour in Group 3. Anterior and posterior teeth did not show any significant statistical differences after 72 hour (P > 0.05), but VPI values in the labial surfaces were different to Group 3 (P < 0.05) in comparison with the other groups after 72 hour. Group 3 showed a statistically significant reduction (P < 0.05) for SPI in the interproximal surfaces when compared with Group 1. Conclusion: The combination of single‐tufted and conventional toothbrushes was effective for controlling dental biofilm formation in orthodontic patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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