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[Tooth brushing and gingival abrasion].

P A Versteeg1, M F Timmerman, M Piscaer

  • 1Afdeling Parodontologie, Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam. p.versteeg@acta.nl

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Tandheelkunde
|August 5, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Tooth brushing technique significantly impacts gingival abrasion. Brushing your own teeth causes more gum damage than having a dental hygienist do it, regardless of toothpaste used.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental hygiene
  • Oral health
  • Periodontology

Context:

  • Tooth brushing is a common oral hygiene practice.
  • Potential for iatrogenic damage to gingiva and hard dental tissues exists.
  • Gingival abrasion is a known adverse effect of tooth brushing.

Purpose:

  • To investigate factors influencing gingival abrasion during tooth brushing.
  • To evaluate the role of oral sensory feedback in gingival abrasion.
  • To assess the abrasive effect of dentifrice on gingival tissues.

Summary:

  • Sensory feedback significantly influences gingival abrasion; individuals caused more abrasions when brushing their own teeth compared to being brushed by a dental hygienist.
  • The use of dentifrice did not show a significant effect on the incidence of gingival lesions.

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  • These findings highlight the importance of brushing technique and sensory perception in preventing gingival damage.

    • Impact:

    • Provides insights into the mechanisms of toothbrush-induced gingival abrasion.
    • Suggests that patient education on proper brushing technique may reduce gingival trauma.
    • Informs the development of safer tooth brushing recommendations and potentially toothbrush designs.