Effect of electric, ultrasonic and manual toothbrushes on biofilm removal and gingivitis control

Aim: To evaluate the effect of manual (M), electric (E) and ultrasonic (US) toothbrushes on the removal of oral biofilm and control of gingivitis. Also, the roughness and tooth wear production were evaluated in vitro. Methods: For the in vitro analyses, thirty bovine dentin specimens were submitted...

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Main Authors: Thamiris Cirelli, Guilherme José Pimentel Lopes de Oliveira, Andressa Vilas Boas Nogueira, Isis Jordão Pinheiro Ribaldo, Emelly Yukiko Diz Furuta, Joni Augusto Cirelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Estadual de Campinas 2021-02-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences
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Online Access:https://periodicos.sbu.unicamp.br/ojs/index.php/bjos/article/view/8659280