Toothbrush deterioration and parents’ suggestions to improve the design of toothbrushes used by children with special care needs

Abstract Background Biting objects was a parafunctional oral habit among children with special care needs. Chewing or biting toothbrushes could expedite the process of toothbrush wear. However, few studies evaluated the deterioration levels of toothbrushes used by children with special needs. This s...

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Main Authors: Ni Zhou, Hai Ming Wong, Colman McGrath
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-020-02347-8