As an Adjunct to Tooth Brushing, Interdental Brushes (IDBs) are More Effective in Removing Plaque as Compared With Brushing Alone or the Combination Use of Tooth Brushing and Dental Floss

Gluch, Joan I.

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2012.03.016

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“…[45] It has been reported that toothbrush alone is inadequate for effective removal of dental plaque, and hence, use of other oral hygiene aids such as dental floss has been emphasized. [6] Even though dental floss is more effective in removal of interdental plaque than manual toothbrush alone,[7] the usage of dental floss as an adjunct oral hygiene aid is not encouraging throughout the world. Various reports suggest that dental floss is used only by a small part of the population on a daily basis.…”

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A knowledge, attitude, and practices study regarding dental floss among dentists in India

Madan¹,

Arora²,

Chadha³

et al. 2014

J Indian Soc Periodontol

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Objectives:To assess the knowledge, attitude, self-reported practices, and prescription patterns regarding dental floss amongst a select population of dentists in India.Materials and Methods:A pretested 30-item questionnaire was self-administered by authors to the dental faculty and postgraduate students in dental schools in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR). Nine dental institutes were selected by simple random sampling procedure among 15 institutions and a total of 255 dentists were included in the study.Statistical Analysis:The data obtained were analyzed by SPSS version 18. Descriptive statistics such as frequencies were calculated and Pearson's Chi-square test was used with P value fixed at 0.05.Results:There was lack of adequate knowledge regarding dental floss, among dentists in India. 78% of the dentists responded that the routine use of dental floss was necessary for good periodontal health. Majority of the dentists cited lack of awareness, availability, and cost as the major factors affecting floss usage. Lack of training in the dental education programs may have an impact on the prescription patterns as well. 15.3% of those surveyed do not use floss at all. 63.9% of the dentists prescribed floss routinely to their patients and considered factors like education, occupation, and socioeconomic status of the patient before prescribing dental floss.Conclusion:Health education programs regarding dental floss are necessary to create awareness among the general population and adequate training at undergraduate level is also essential to increase the prescription practices. Dentists should practice recommended oral self-care and act as role models.

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A knowledge, attitude, and practices study regarding dental floss among dentists in India

Madan¹,

Arora²,

Chadha³

et al. 2014

J Indian Soc Periodontol

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“…IDBs should be the first choice for larger interdental spaces where the gingival recession, attachment loss, and root exposure exist [26,27]. IDBs have superiority of reaching interdental grooves or fissures than other interdental cleaning devices [9,28]. Regarding the determination of the suitable size, IDB needs to fit the interdental area and moves without inducing any hard tissue abrasion or soft tissue trauma.…”

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Role of the Mechanical Interdental Plaque Control in the Management of Periodontal Health: How Many Options Do We Have?

Kuru¹,

Kuka²,

Tunar³

2019

Gingival Disease - A Professional Approach for Treatment and Prevention

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Untreated caries and severe periodontal disease are the most frequently encountered reasons for the tooth loss in adult population all over the world, which leads to reduced quality of life. For many years, a plethora of studies revealed the fundamental role of the microorganisms in oral biofilm in the development of caries and periodontal destruction. The primary means of oral biofilm control are through mechanical action. Although toothbrushing removes biofilm from the buccal, oral, and occlusal surfaces, it does not reach efficiently into the interdental areas. Today, several interdental cleaning devices are available over the counter for individual needs. On the other hand, this variety may be confusing for the patients to choose the right device for themselves. Therefore, dental professionals are responsible to guide their patients according to their specific needs with an evidence-based approach. Since direct evidence for the relation of interdental cleaning and periodontal disease prevention is on research, there is still a need for randomized controlled studies on interdental cleaning to increase the strength of evidence. From this standpoint, the aim of this chapter is to evaluate the cleaning efficacy of different interdental cleaning devices regarding in vitro and in vivo aspects together with patient preference and acceptance.

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“…Oral irrigator devices can also be used with antimicrobial agents. The oral irrigator facilitates the removal of food debris in posterior areas, especially in cases of fixed bridges or orthodontic appliances, when the proper use of interdental cleaning devices is difficult [12].…”

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Interdental Aids-A Literature Review

Pavithra¹

2018

OAJDS

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The bacterial plaque that forms on all hard and soft oral tissues is considered to be the principal etiological agent of dental caries and periodontal disease. The accumulation of plaque facilitated by poor oral health maintenance predisposes to gingivitis, leading to the onset of periodontal inflammation. The use of interdental aids is important to sufficiently clean the interdental areas of the biofilm that forms from time to time. Aim: This review presents data regarding the efficacy of different types of interdental aids and its recent advancements. Methodology: Review of some original research studies which aims to discuss the points mentioned in the study problem. Conclusion: Interdental cleaning devices are useful aids in controlling the formation of interproximal plaque. The interdental brushes have shown to be more efficacious and convenient for the patient. These aids in addition to tooth brushing should be encouraged for the general population for effective maintenance of oral health.

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As an Adjunct to Tooth Brushing, Interdental Brushes (IDBs) are More Effective in Removing Plaque as Compared With Brushing Alone or the Combination Use of Tooth Brushing and Dental Floss

Cited by 18 publications

References 8 publications

A knowledge, attitude, and practices study regarding dental floss among dentists in India

A knowledge, attitude, and practices study regarding dental floss among dentists in India

Role of the Mechanical Interdental Plaque Control in the Management of Periodontal Health: How Many Options Do We Have?

Interdental Aids-A Literature Review

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