A Systematic Study of the Plaque Removal Efficiency of Worn Toothbrushes

Treated toothbrushes simulating five wear stages were tested on dental hygiene students for their plaque removal effectiveness using a novel sensitive methodology. Increasing brush wear produced considerable decreases in plaque removal with bristle matting being more detrimental than bristle taperin...

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Published inJournal of dental research Vol. 59; no. 12; pp. 2047 - 2055
Main Authors Kreifeldt, John G., Hill, Percy H., Calisti, Louis J.P.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.12.1980
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Dental Plaque - pathology
Dental Plaque - prevention & control
Dentistry
Female
Humans
Research Design
Surface Properties
Toothbrushing - instrumentation
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Summary:Treated toothbrushes simulating five wear stages were tested on dental hygiene students for their plaque removal effectiveness using a novel sensitive methodology. Increasing brush wear produced considerable decreases in plaque removal with bristle matting being more detrimental than bristle tapering. It is recommended that a brush of conventional design be replaced at the first signs of matting.
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ISSN:0022-0345
1544-0591
DOI:10.1177/00220345800590120401