| An in vitro evaluation of electric toothbrushes. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 8596814 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Four commercially available electric toothbrushes (Sonicare, Braun Electric Toothbrush, Interplak, and Blend-a-Dent) were assessed both for their operating characteristics and their ability to remove a "food debris" medium. The Sonicare and Blend-a-Dent have a lateral vibratory action, while the Interplak and Braun produce a rotary movement of the brush head. The vibratory action of the Sonicare was susceptible to loading. All devices produced both stable-pulsating cavitation and acoustic microstreaming that was demonstrated in vitro using a suspension of particles in water. Their effectiveness in removing a food debris medium was assessed with and without water. Three of the brushes (Sonicare, Braun, and Blend-a-Dent) were similar in their ability to remove the plaque, and all were superior to the Interplak; its streaming forces removed no food debris. The results indicated that the Blend-a-Dent was the most effective brush design in vitro, although the differences between Blend-a-Dent and Sonicare were not statistically significant. |
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Authors:
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B S Khambay; A D Walmsley |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985) Volume: 26 ISSN: 0033-6572 ISO Abbreviation: Quintessence Int Publication Date: 1995 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1996-04-16 Completed Date: 1996-04-16 Revised Date: 2008-11-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0342677 Medline TA: Quintessence Int Country: GERMANY |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 841-8 Citation Subset: D |
Affiliation:
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University of Birmingham, School of Dentistry, Birmingham, England. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Dental Plaque
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therapy Evaluation Studies as Topic Food Physical Phenomena Physics Rotation Toothbrushing / instrumentation* Vibration |
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