Interdental hygiene index – A proposal of dual-purpose tool for patient assessment and motivation

Interdental hygiene index – A proposal of dual-purpose tool for patient assessment and motivation

Background: Interdental areas are more prone to plaque accumulation, thereby increasing the susceptibility for periodontal diseases. Proper method of interdental hygiene assessment and motivation to use interdental aids can potentially reduce the burden of periodontal diseases. Materials and Methods...

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Main Authors: Ashwin Parakkaje Subramanya, Munivenkatappa Lakshmaiah Venkatesh Prabhuji
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
Subjects:
dental hygiene
gingivitis
index
interdental access probe
interdental brushes
interproximal cleaning
preventive dentistry
Online Access:http://www.jisponline.com/article.asp?issn=0972-124X;year=2021;volume=25;issue=6;spage=532;epage=537;aulast=Subramanya

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