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Comparison of Modified Circular and Natural Tooth Brushing Methods in Effectiveness of Dental Plaque Removal in Children Aged 10-12 Years Old
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Natural Tooth Brushing Method and Modified Circular Tooth Brushing Method for Healthy. Completed, enrolled 124 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
1. Plaque level in subjects using the Modified Circular method is different from that in subjects using natural tooth brushing method. 2. Gingivitis level in subjects using the Modified Circular method is different from that in subjects using natural tooth brushing method. 3. Level of plaque after using the Modified Circular method is different from that before using the method. 4. Level of gingivitis after using the Modified Circular method is different from that before using the method.
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Natural tooth brushing method is the method that is naturally used by the people with horizontal, rotary, or simple up and down motions and any position of the brush without any instruction of particular tooth brushing method.
Modified Circular tooth brushing method is a combination of small circular motion of brushing with the position of the brush slightly reach underneath the gingival that are applied for each jaw in all facial surfaces and posterior lingual of tooth arches.