An evaluation of the effectiveness of four mechanical plaque-removal devices when used by a trained care-provider

P P Kambhu; S M Levy

doi:10.1111/j.1754-4505.1993.tb01447.x

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An evaluation of the effectiveness of four mechanical plaque-removal devices when used by a trained care-provider

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An evaluation of the effectiveness of four mechanical plaque-removal devices when used by a trained care-provider

P P Kambhu and S M Levy

Special care in dentistry, Vol.13(1), pp.9-14

01/1993

DOI: 10.1111/j.1754-4505.1993.tb01447.x

PMID: 8362340

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Abstract

Many care-dependent elderly individuals live in nursing homes and must depend on nursing home aides for oral hygiene care. It is generally agreed that the level of oral hygiene care among care-dependent nursing home residents is less than optimal. Two reasons are time constraints and the difficulty involved in brushing other individuals' teeth. The identification of effective and efficient plaque-removal devices for use by care-providers should make it easier for nursing home aides to incorporate effective oral hygiene care into their daily routines. This pilot study was undertaken to determine the relative effectiveness of four plaque removal devices with different basic designs when used by a non-professional care-provider on 10 healthy volunteers. A brush with curved bristles on the lateral aspect of the brush head and short straight bristles in the center (Collis-curve) and an electric toothbrush with tufts that rotate reciprocally (Interplak) were the most effective, a conventional brush (Oral-B) was somewhat less effective, and a disposable foam brush (Abco) was least effective and similar to the prebrushing plaque score (baseline). All the volunteers reported that the Collis-curve was the most comfortable brush, and the care-provider reported that it was the easiest to use.

Caregivers

Oral Hygiene - instrumentation

Nursing Homes

Humans

Toothbrushing - instrumentation

Dental Devices, Home Care

Dental Plaque - therapy

Pilot Projects

Analysis of Variance

Toothbrushing - methods

Adult

Aged

Dental Care for Aged - instrumentation

Evaluation Studies as Topic

Observer Variation

Details

Title: Subtitle: An evaluation of the effectiveness of four mechanical plaque-removal devices when used by a trained care-provider
Creators: P P Kambhu - Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, College of Dentistry, University of Iowa, Iowa City 52242
S M Levy
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Special care in dentistry, Vol.13(1), pp.9-14
Publisher: United States
DOI: 10.1111/j.1754-4505.1993.tb01447.x
PMID: 8362340
ISSN: 0275-1879
eISSN: 1754-4505
Grant note: BRSG-RR05313 / NCRR NIH HHS
Language: English
Date published: 01/1993
Academic Unit: Preventive and Community Dentistry; Epidemiology
Record Identifier: 9983917685102771

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