The Effectiveness Of Different Toothbrush Type On Plaque Removal In Orthodontic Patients

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10.2991/icihc-18.2019.83How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Fixed orthodontic, orthodontic tooth brush, flat, soft and zigzag

Abstract

Current treatment of fixed orthodontic currently used by many, not only for orthodontic treatment but also part of popular lifestyle. Treatment of fixed orthodontic is treatment aimed to fix malocclusion and increase awareness of dental care, mastication function, and esthetic. Aims: This research is to acknowledge the effect of orthodontic toothbrush, soft and flat toothbrush and zigzag from toothbrush to decrease index plaks for fixed orthodontic user. Methods: Quasi experimental research design and data gathering of primary, collected plaque index examination, before and after brushing with orthodontic toothbrush, soft and flat toothbrush, and zigzag form toothbrush, using diagnose set with tooth examination format. Research sample from six students from the Departemen of Dental Nursing of PoltekkesKemenkes Jambi. Sample gathered with purposive sampling technic with the criteria of fixed orthodontic user on upper and lower jaws.Results: The study on the effect of orthodontic toothbrush is effective on the reduction index on fixed orthodontic users with t count value of 31.524 and significant at 0.000 (p<0.05). The uses of bristle toothbrushes is very effective to reduce the index on orthodontic devices with a t count of 11.483 and a significant at 0.000 (p<0.05). The use of effective zigzag bristles on the loss index for fixed orthodontic users allows with a t count of 7.084 and a significance at 0.001 (p<0.05). Conclusion: The use of a better toothbrush for zigzag bristles towards cutting the plaque index in fixed orthodontic wearers. For fixed orthodontic users.To use an orthodontic toothbrush, because it is more effective against reducing the index and using the recommended brushing technique, circular modification bass.

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