Efficacy of different tooth-brushing methods for removing dental plaque

Ko, Jeongmin; Kim, Seon-Jip; Cho, Hyun-Jae

doi:10.11149/jkaoh.2019.43.3.111

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“…However, oral health is one of the most neglected health domains with increasing age, especially due to social perceptions that undermine the importance of oral health for general health [16,17]. Education on oral health activities primarily focuses on techniques of toothbrushing; however, studies on optimal brushing techniques are limited [18]. Dental calculus, which is the main cause of periodontal disease, is most frequently observed on the lingual surfaces of the lower teeth.…”

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Effects of lingual site toothbrushing on periodontal disease in the elderly: a cross-sectional study

Yang

Lee

Jin³

2020

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Background: This study aimed to evaluate the association between periodontitis and toothbrushing on the lingual surfaces of teeth (lingual toothbrushing) among community dwelling Korean elders.Methods: A total of 150 elderly participants (34 males and 116 females) from Seoul, Korea, were cross-sectionally examined. Socio-demographic, habitual, and systemic health-related factors were analyzed. Logistic regression analysis was performed for outcomes of periodontitis.Results: Oral health activities including lingual toothbrushing were closely correlated with oral health status. Lingual toothbrushing demonstrated a significant association with periodontitis. The odds ratio (95% confidence interval) was 8.98 (1.30-62.15) with inclusion of demographic status, systemic health status, oral health activity, and oral health status.Conclusions: Here, we demonstrate that lingual toothbrushing is associated with periodontitis in the elderly. The importance of lingual toothbrushing should be emphasized in oral health education.

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