Maria Faacute;tima Guarizo Klingbeil Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Periodontal Regeneration
Institute of Energy and Nuclear Research, IPEN/CNEN- SP, Brazil.
Dr. Maria Fátima Guarizo Klingbeil, is currently working in Nuclear and Energy Research Institute (IPEN-CNEN/SP), São Paulo, Brazil. Dr. Maria Fátima Guarizo Klingbeil, areas of research interests include Periodontology, Oral Medicine, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology etc.,
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Author(s): Mariana Luz, Maria Fátima Guarizo Klingbeil, Paulo Sérgio Gomes Henriques and Hugo Roberto Lewgoy
Comparison between Interdental Brush and Dental Floss for Controlling Interproximal Biofilm in Teeth and Implants
The presence of dental biofilm is the primary etiological factor in the development of periodontal disease. Dental floss and interdental brushes as adjuncts to dental hygiene provides a greater benefit for disrupting the oral biofilm in the interproximal areas. To compare the use of an interdental brush and dental floss for controlling the dental biofilm around teeth and implants, twelve volunteers (men and women) aged 18 to 50 years were randomly selected. During the first thirty days, patients used the conventional Bass method of brushing associated with cleaning the interproximal space only with dental tape. At the end of this month, a new plaque ... view moreĀ»