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Chewing sticks, toothpaste, and plaque removal.

B Danielsen1, V Baelum, F Manji

  • 1Department of Oral Anatomy, Dental Pathology, and Operative Dentistry, Royal Dental College Aarhus, Denmark.

Acta Odontologica Scandinavica
|April 1, 1989
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Brushing with chewing sticks effectively removes plaque. Adding toothpaste did not enhance plaque removal in Kenyan schoolchildren, suggesting chewing sticks alone are sufficient for plaque reduction.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral hygiene practices
  • Dental plaque removal
  • Public health dentistry

Background:

  • Dental plaque accumulation is a primary cause of oral diseases.
  • Chewing sticks are traditional oral hygiene tools used globally.
  • The efficacy of chewing sticks with and without toothpaste requires investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the plaque removal efficacy of brushing with chewing sticks.
  • To determine if toothpaste provides additional benefits when used with chewing sticks.

Main Methods:

  • A crossover study design was employed with Kenyan schoolchildren.
  • Plaque was disclosed using tablets and recorded on permanent teeth.
  • Children were assigned to groups brushing with chewing sticks and toothpaste, or chewing sticks alone.

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Main Results:

  • Significant plaque reduction was observed after brushing with chewing sticks for 5 minutes.
  • No additional plaque removal benefit was found when toothpaste was used concurrently.
  • Baseline plaque levels were substantial in most participating children.

Conclusions:

  • Chewing sticks are effective in reducing established dental plaque.
  • Toothpaste does not offer additional plaque removal benefits when used with chewing sticks.
  • Oral hygiene interventions should consider the efficacy of traditional methods.