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A comparison of two oral hygiene indexes for measuring the effectiveness of dental floss in plaque removal.

Abstract
The purpose of the present study was to compare the OHI-S and the two versions of PHP Index in measuring the effectiveness of dental floss in the removal of dental plaque. The study demonstrated that the PHP Index provides a higher sensitivity than the OHI-S in measuring the effectiveness of approximal cleansing aids, such as dental floss. This, it seems that using the PHP Index in dental floss studies is preferable to using the OHI-S.
AuthorsJ Z Anaise
JournalJournal of public health dentistry (J Public Health Dent) Vol. 37 Issue 1 Pg. 62-7 ( 1977) ISSN: 0022-4006 [Print] United States
PMID264564 (Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article)
Topics
  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Dental Devices, Home Care
  • Dental Health Surveys
  • Dental Plaque (prevention & control)
  • Humans
  • Oral Hygiene Index

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