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JIDAM · Vol 8, Issue 4 · October–December 2021
Original Article

Effectiveness and Oral Health Status among Individuals Using Modified Manual Tooth Brush – An Observational Study

Vijay Anand M, Keerthi Narayan V, Beno Gershon, Karthikeyan K
Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
Vol 8 · Issue 4 · 2021 DOI: 10.37841/jidam_2021_V8_I4_01 🔓 Open Access 📅 2021
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📝Abstract

Background: Controlling plaque accumulation for prevention of gingivitis, periodontitis and dental caries effectively is determined by a number of personal and oral hygiene practice based factors. Tooth brush manufactures have put forth enormous effort in designing new models to improve performance characteristics.

Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness and oral health status among individuals using modified design special tooth brush with beat sound developed to assist ideal brushing technique.

Materials and Methods: An observational study was conducted among 100 patients using modified manual toothbrush. The patients were followed up for 3 months and examined for plaque scores and gingival status using modified scho rrin index and Loe and Silness gingival index.

Results: There was a significant reduction in plaque scores and gingival scores at the end of 3 months indicating that the modified toothbrush was effective in improving oral health status.

🔖How to Cite
Vijay Anand M, Keerthi Narayan V, Beno Gershon, Karthikeyan K. Effectiveness and Oral Health Status among Individuals Using Modified Manual Tooth Brush – An Observational Study. J Indian Dent Assoc Madras. 2021;8(4):101-108. DOI: 10.37841/jidam_2021_V8_I4_01
Vijay Anand, M., Keerthi Narayan, V., Beno Gershon, & Karthikeyan, K. (2021). Effectiveness and Oral Health Status among Individuals Using Modified Manual Tooth Brush – An Observational Study. Journal of Indian Dental Association Madras, 8(4), 101-108. https://doi.org/10.37841/jidam_2021_V8_I4_01
Vijay Anand M, et al. "Effectiveness and Oral Health Status among Individuals Using Modified Manual Tooth Brush – An Observational Study." Journal of Indian Dental Association Madras, vol. 8, no. 4, 2021, pp. 101-108. DOI: 10.37841/jidam_2021_V8_I4_01.
Vijay Anand M, Keerthi Narayan V, Beno Gershon, Karthikeyan K. Effectiveness and Oral Health Status among Individuals Using Modified Manual Tooth Brush – An Observational Study. J Indian Dent Assoc Madras. 2021;8(4):101-108. doi:10.37841/jidam_2021_V8_I4_01
Vijay Anand M, Keerthi Narayan V, Beno Gershon, Karthikeyan K. "Effectiveness and Oral Health Status among Individuals Using Modified Manual Tooth Brush – An Observational Study." Journal of Indian Dental Association Madras 8, no. 4 (2021): 101-108. https://doi.org/10.37841/jidam_2021_V8_I4_01.
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