ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021
Electric and Manual Oral Hygiene Routines Affect Plaque Index Score Differently.
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- Therapeutic Strategies and Genetic Implications for Periodontal Disease Management: A Systematic Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Pooled it
- Eating behaviors, oral health care knowledge, and oral hygiene practices among residents in Fujian province, China: a cross-sectional study.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Effect of 125 Hz and 150 Hz vibrational frequency electric toothbrushes on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement and prostaglandin E2 levels.Korean journal of orthodontics · 2023Article
- Assessment of the oral health literacy and oral health behaviors among nurses in China: a cross-sectional study.BMC oral health · 2022Article
- Association between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Poor Self-Perceived Oral Health in Korean Adults.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
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Abstract
This cross-sectional study aimed to examine the oral hygiene behaviors in the general population and identify factors affecting oral hygiene behaviors and plaque removal efficacy. A survey was distributed to patients through 11 dental practices in Japan, and each patient's plaque index score (PIS) was recorded. In total, 1184 patients participated (521 women and 660 men), with 84.04% using manual toothbrushes (MTBs) and 15.96% using electric toothbrushes (ETBs). ETB users had a significantly lower PIS compared to MTB users (
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