The Toothbrush Dilemma-Which one is the Best? : An overview of a study comparing the efficacy of different bristle designs of toothbrushes on plaque removal

Nagarajan Sripriya

ISBN 10: 3659205346 / ISBN 13: 9783659205347

Published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, 2012

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Patients who have not received any professional advice regarding the type of brush used for cleansing usually choose the brushes based on cost, availability, advertising claims, family tradition or habit. The various designs of toothbrushes available in the market often put the common man in dilemma about the best design and they often seek professional advice on this matter. Because of the varieties of brushes currently available and the constant development of new brushes, the dental professional must maintain a high level of knowledge on these products and advice the patients appropriately. The data derived from this communication supports the contention of many researchers that there is no one superior design of manual toothbrush. This leaves uncontested the conclusion that the user is by far the most significant variable affecting the tooth brushing efficacy.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Toothbrush Dilemma-Which one is the Best? : An overview of a study comparing the efficacy of different bristle designs of toothbrushes on plaque removal
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3659205346
• ISBN 13: 9783659205347
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 220W x 150H x 4D millimeters 220 millimeters width by 150 millimeters height by 4 millimeters depth
• Weight: 96 grams

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Synopsis

Patients who have not received any professional advice regarding the type of brush used for cleansing usually choose the brushes based on cost, availability, advertising claims, family tradition or habit. The various designs of toothbrushes available in the market often put the common man in dilemma about the best design and they often seek professional advice on this matter. Because of the varieties of brushes currently available and the constant development of new brushes, the dental professional must maintain a high level of knowledge on these products and advice the patients appropriately. The data derived from this communication supports the contention of many researchers that there is no one superior design of manual toothbrush. This leaves uncontested the conclusion that the user is by far the most significant variable affecting the tooth brushing efficacy.

About the Author

Dr N Sripriya is currently working as Reader in Public Health Dentistry, SVS Institute of Dental Sciences, Mahabubnagar, India. She is an alumnus of MS Ramaiah Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore, India. Dental epidemiology, advanced biostatistics and research designs are her areas of interest.