Influence of Tooth Brush Grips and Brushing Techniques on Plaque Removal Efficacy

Alanazi, Khalid Jamal

doi:10.17303/jdoh.2017.4.104

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“…9 Another study stated that the modified Bass method is an effective method in reducing plaque. 10 Compared to all common brushing techniques, the modified Bass technique is the most effective in cleaning plaque. Cleaning can reach a depth of 0.5 mm sub-gingiva and reduce the risk of gingivitis.…”

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Comparison of The Effectiveness of Fones and Modified Bass Teeth Brushing Methods on Reducing Plaque Index in Autism Spectrum Disorders Children Aged 6-12 Years

Shafira,

Prasasti,

Octavia

2024

imunity

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Children with special needs, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), are at a higher risk of developing caries. Brushing teeth is the most effective preventive measure to avoid the risk of developing dental and oral diseases. The Fones teeth brushing method has been proven to reduce dental plaque in ASD patients due to its simplicity. The modified Bass method is also reported to be effective in removing interdental plaque. This study is to investigate whether there is a difference in the effectiveness of teeth brushing techniques, specifically the Fones method and the modified Bass method, in reducing the plaque index in children with ASD. A quasi-experimental study with a pre-test and post-test design was conducted, with 24 ASD participants aged between 6-12 years. The Loe and Silness Plaque Index was used to measure the plaque index. Data analysis was conducted by comparing the two methods using a Paired t-test and a one-way ANOVA test. Indicate that there is a significant difference between the two treatments with a significance value of 0.039 (P<0.05). The average plaque index from the Fones method was found to be 0.444 greater than the modified Bass method. In conclusion: There is a difference in effectiveness between the Fones teeth brushing method and the modified Bass teeth brushing method in reducing the plaque index in children with ASD aged 6-12 years.

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Section: Improve Quality In Dentistry (Imunity)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Comparison of The Effectiveness of Fones and Modified Bass Teeth Brushing Methods on Reducing Plaque Index in Autism Spectrum Disorders Children Aged 6-12 Years

Shafira,

Prasasti,

Octavia

2024

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Comparison Between Fones Method and Modified Bass Method of Toothbrushing for Children with Down Syndrome in West Java, Indonesia

Pramidi

Gartika

Soewondo

2019

J Islam Dent Assoc Iran

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Background and Aim: Down syndrome (DS) is a delayed physical and mental development caused by an abnormality in chromosome 21, resulting in the presence of three chromosomes (trisomy 21). Several methods of toothbrushing, such as the Scrub, Bass, Charters, Fone's, Roll, and Stillman's methods have been introduced. The aim of this study was to evaluate oral hygiene levels after toothbrushing with the Fone's and the modified Bass methods in children with DS. Materials and Methods: This interventional study comprised 15 children (10 boys and 5 girls) aged 7-12 years (purposive sampling). Oral hygiene was assessed using the Simplified Oral Hygiene Index (OHI-S) method introduced by Greene and Vermillion. The results were analyzed using Student's t-test. Results: Oral hygiene indices were 2.96 and 1.57 before and after using the Fone's method, respectively (P=0.00), and 2.55 and 2.16 before and after using the modified Bass method, respectively (P=0.00). A significantly increased level of oral hygiene was noted with the Fone's method (1.39) when compared to the modified Bass method (0.39) of toothbrushing (P=0.00). Conclusion: Both the Fone's and the modified Bass methods of toothbrushing can improve the oral hygiene of children with DS, with the Fone's method appearing to be more effective than the modified Bass method.

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Influence of Tooth Brush Grips and Brushing Techniques on Plaque Removal Efficacy

Cited by 2 publications

References 6 publications

Comparison of The Effectiveness of Fones and Modified Bass Teeth Brushing Methods on Reducing Plaque Index in Autism Spectrum Disorders Children Aged 6-12 Years

Comparison of The Effectiveness of Fones and Modified Bass Teeth Brushing Methods on Reducing Plaque Index in Autism Spectrum Disorders Children Aged 6-12 Years

Comparison Between Fones Method and Modified Bass Method of Toothbrushing for Children with Down Syndrome in West Java, Indonesia

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