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Title:	Oral hygiene practices and the effectiveness of two manual slim bristles toothbrushes among fixed orthodontic patients
Authors:	Lee Jin Han (P71745)
Supervisor:	Asma Alhusna Abang Abdullah, Dr.
Keywords:	Oral hygiene Oral hygiene practices Orthodontic Toothbrush Bristles Dissertations, Academic -- Malaysia Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia -- Dissertations
Issue Date:	23-Oct-2015
Description:	In Malaysia, currently there is scarce data on oral hygiene practices among fixed orthodontic appliance patients. The varieties of toothbrush designs available may confuse the consumers on choosing a suitable toothbrush. This study aimed to identify oral hygiene practices and to compare the effectiveness of two different manual slim tapered bristles toothbrushes among fixed orthodontic appliance patients. Oral hygiene practices were assessed through a self-administered questionnaire. From the questionnaire, the most commonly type of toothbrush used among the patients was used as the control toothbrush (Toothbrush B) in the 6-weeks clinical trial. All patients were instructed to use the two toothbrushes (Toothbrush A, bristle diameter 0.04 mm and Toothbrush B, bristle diameter 0.02 mm) for two weeks each with a washout period in between. Oral health status was assessed using Lӧe & Silness Gingival Index and Silness & Lӧe Plaque Index at baseline, week 2, week 4 (washout) and week 6. At the end of the trial, patients’ toothbrush preference were assessed through questionnaire. This study showed that all patients used toothbrush and most of them brushed at least twice daily (n=227, 86.9%). The most preferred toothbrush was the type with soft (n=142, 54.4%), and tapered tip bristles (n=214, 82.0%), block pattern filaments (n=121, 46.4%), diamond-shaped head (n=215, 82.7%), and slip prevention grip handle (n=182, 69.7%). Other measures commonly used daily were interdental brush (n=179, 68.6%) and mouthwash (n=168, 64.4%). Most patients did not go for dental scaling (n=148, 57.4%). This clinical trial suggested that, patients could achieve good oral hygiene when using Toothbrush A (65.4%) and Toothbrush B (69.2%). However, in term of oral health, Toothbrush B performed better by significantly reduced gingivitis occurrence than Toothbrush A (OR=1.889, p value=0.016). Patients preferred Toothbrush A (n=14, 53.8%) as it was easier to use, even though Toothbrush B cleaned better.,Ijazah Doktor Pergigian
Pages:	106
Call Number:	WU20.5.L477o 2016 9
Publisher:	UKM, Kuala Lumpur
Appears in Collections:	Faculty of Dentistry / Fakulti Pergigian

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