[Efficiency of a new instrument: the Jet-Floss for the elimination of dental plaque].

Abstract

A study was undertaken to compare the efficiency of a manual toothbrush, unwaxed dental floss, a traditional water irrigating device and a new instrument, the Jet-Floss, in regard to dental plaque removal. The ability to remove 48 hours plaque was assessed among the oral hygiene techniques. The Jet-Floss method was found to be superior in the pericoronal areas than other form of instrumentation. The combined oral hygiene exercise utilizing the conventional toothbrush and the Jet-Floss yielded significantly better results than the use of each single device.

• Authors: F Barth, A Barth
• Journal: Journal de parodontologie (J Parodontol) Vol. 9 Issue 4 Pg. 337-43 (Nov 1990) ISSN: 0750-1838 [Print] France
• Vernacular Title: Efficacite d'un nouvel instrument: le Jet-Floss dans l'elimination de la plaque dentaire.
• PMID: 2269930 (Publication Type: Comparative Study, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Dental Devices, Home Care
• Dental Plaque (prevention & control)
• Female
• Humans
• Male
• Oral Hygiene
• Therapeutic Irrigation
• Toothbrushing (instrumentation)