| Autor: |
Sami Omagari, Takao Hirofuji, Ishii A, Yutaka Takahashi, Masahiro Yoneda, Chihiro Koga, Takashi Tsuzuki, Nao Suzuki, Hiromitsu Morita, Tadayuki Matsuo, Yusuke Taniguchi |
| Rok vydání: |
2018 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Journal of Oral Hygiene & Health. |
| ISSN: |
2332-0702 |
| DOI: |
10.4172/2332-0702.1000240 |
| Popis: |
Toothbrushes after use are contaminated by many microorganisms including bacteria, fungi and viruses. We are thinking of making an anti-bacterial toothbrush by including ceramics in the bristle. But if the ceramic-containing bristles are too hard for the tooth and gingiva, it cannot be used as a toothbrush. So, before examining the antibacterial properties, we evaluated the feeling by asking students of dental hygiene. In our preliminary experiment, we determined the most appropriate width and length of ceramic-containing bristles. The students used this toothbrush and answered the questions. Almost all the students were satisfied with the new toothbrush with ceramic-containing bristles. Moreover, the new toothbrush was found to be comparable with the world-wide sold toothbrush. We obtained data that the ceramic-containing bristles were acceptable. Further study to investigate the anti-bacterial properties and effective cleanliness are in progress. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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