ArticleBiomaterial investigations in dentistry2023
Comparison of dental flosses - an investigation of subjective preference and mechanical properties.
Article in Biomaterial investigations in dentistry, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06515483 (Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Loop Stretchable Dental Floss in Controlling Gingivitis and Supragingival Plaque Removal During Thirty Days), which is not on this map. Cited by 1 paper.
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Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Loop Stretchable Dental Floss in Controlling Gingivitis and Supragingival Plaque Removal During Thirty Days
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- Association Between Serum Levels of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Dental Floss Use: The Double-Edged Sword of Dental Floss Use-A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of clinical periodontology · 2025Article
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Abstract
Objective: To investigate the properties (tensile strength, roughness, abrasiveness) of different dental flosses and how these properties relate to subjective preference for floss by users. Materials and method: Four flosses of differing compositions were selected (polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), nylon, silk, and ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE)). Tensile strength (TS) was measured utilising a universal testing machine (total Results: The highest TS was found in UHMWPE floss (194.18 Conclusion: There was a difference in subjective preference between dental flosses composed of different materials. The PTFE floss was the overall most preferred while the nylon floss was the least preferred. There was also an association between the mechanical properties and preference for their usage, with PTFE floss being the most preferred but having the lowest surface roughness and tensile strength. Clinical Relevance: This study compared a wide range of mechanical properties and subject preferences of commercially available dental floss. The results of this study can provide guidance for the recommendation of dental floss for oral hygiene routines.
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