Plaque-removing effect of dental floss and toothpicks in children 12–13 years of age |
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Authors: | J. Z. Anaise |
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Affiliation: | Hebrew University, Hadassah School Of Dental Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel |
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Abstract: | The aim of the present study was to assess the cleaning effect of dental floss and toothpicks on interproximal surfaces. The plaque situation was assessed in a group of children 12-13 years of age by the Patient Hygiene Performance Index (PHPI). It was found that dental floss has a greater plaque-removing effect of the interproximal areas than toothpicks, predominantly on the mesial surfaces of the teeth. |
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Keywords: | dental hygiene dental plaque |
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