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KMID : 0355420140380020071
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Journal of Korean Academy of Oral Health
2014 Volume.38 No. 2 p.71 ~ p.76
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Comparing the efficacy of a high pressure spray oral hygiene appliance and a sonic vibration toothbrush in reducing dental plaque
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Park Ki-Duck
Park Woo-Chul
Bae Kwang-Hak
Jin Bo-Hyoung
Paik Dai-Il
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Abstract
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Objectives: This study aims to compare home care dental devices for their dental plaque removal ability.
Methods: A single blinded randomized crossover clinical study design was used to measure plaque index (Turesky Modification Quigley-Hein Plaque Index).
Results: All 3 groups showed a statistically significant decrease in the plaque index after usage (P<0.001). In manual tooth-brushing group, the teeth on the right dental arch showed a greater decrease in the plaque index than on the left arch (P=0.041). All appliances showed greater plaque reduction in the upper right posterior teeth than in the lower right posterior teeth (P=0.009, 0.004, 0.007).
Conclusions: The results of this study support development of more effective oral hygiene appliances and emphasis on oral hygienic education.
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KEYWORD
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Dental, Dental plaque index, Health education, Home care dental devices
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