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[Comparative study of the effects of removing plaque by two toothbrushing methods]
Jing-hua Zhang1, Yue-qin Sha, Cai-fang Cao
1Department of Periodontal, Peking University School of Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China.
Abstract
Objective:
To compare the effects of removing plaque by two toothbrushing methods.
Methods:
Forty subjects were chosen to take part in the randomized, examiner-blind, crossover study.
Results:
Modified Bass method has better effect of removing plaque, especially that at the central margin than Vertical method (P<0.05).
Conclusion:
Modified Bass method needs to be recommended.
