Background. The greater effectiveness of the power toothbrush compared with a manual toothbrush is well-documented, Despite this, acceptance by dental professionals is still low. Methods. This general practice study e...
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Background. The greater effectiveness of the power toothbrush compared with a manual toothbrush is well-documented, Despite this, acceptance by dental professionals is still low. Methods. This general practice study evaluated the effectiveness of a power toothbrush (Braun Oral-B Ultra Plaque Remover, Braun GmbH) in 16,903 patients, based on the clinical opinions of dental professionals in regard to patients' changing oral health status. In addition, a survey assessed the attitudes of dental professionals and patients toward the power toothbrush. Results. The power toothbrush was considered by dental professionals to have had a positive effect on the oral health of 80.5 percent of their patients;the noticeable benefits with respect to a number of clinical criteria included plaque removal and improved gingival condition. Most patients in the study (88.9 percent) reported that they would continue using the power toothbrush once the study was completed. At the end of the study, many more dentists and hygienists considered the power toothbrush to be the most effective way of brushing, and almost 70 percent said that they would now be more Likely to recommend a power toothbrush to their patients. Conclusions. The power toothbrush improved the oral health of patients in this practice-based study, and the number of dental professionals who said they would recommend a power toothbrush increased markedly during the study. Clinical Implications. Enabling dental professionals to evaluate the effect of a power toothbrush reinforces the findings from controlled clinical studies and increases their awareness of its potential to improve oral hygiene.
The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of dental erosion in the maxillary incisors of a sample of 14-year-old schoolchildren and to explore the aetiological factors responsible for that erosion. The cr...
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The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of dental erosion in the maxillary incisors of a sample of 14-year-old schoolchildren and to explore the aetiological factors responsible for that erosion. The cross-sectionally design study took place in secondary schools in inner-city London, UK and involved 525, 14-year-old schoolchildren selected at random in a clinical examination and a self-completed questionnaire. The outcomes measures for dental erosion were;the prevalence, the area and depth of lesions and the risk factors. The prevalence of labial and palatal erosion was 16.9 per cent and 12 per cent respectively. Risk factors and behaviours including daily frequency of ingestion of acidic fruits and drinks, food vomiting, toothbrushing frequency, and swimming habits were not shown to have any relationship with the presence of erosion. It was concluded that the prevalence of erosion in the maxillary incisors of this sample was higher labially and lower palatally than in previously reported national figures. The risk factors which were investigated were not shown to have any relationship with the presence of erosion. Further investigations of these issues are necessary to establish whether or not dental erosion is a public health problem in the UK.
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