Effect of instruction and motivation in the use of electric and manual toothbrushes in periodontal patients: a comparative study Efeito da instrução e motivação no uso de escovas de dente elétrica e manual em pacientes periodontais: um estudo comparativo

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of manual and electric toothbrushes in plaque control in periodontal patients after proper instructions. Thirty six periodontal patients (mean age of 49 years, 21 females and 15 males) were included and completed the study (100% compliance)....

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Main Authors: Tove Roscher, Cassiano Kuchenbecker Rösing, Per Gjermo, Anne Merete Aass
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Pesquisa Odontológica 2004-12-01
Series:Brazilian Oral Research
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1806-83242004000400004