Tooth brushing for oral prophylaxis
Control of plaque and debris is essential for the prevention of inflammatory periodontal diseases and dental caries, because plaque is the primary etiological factor in the introduction and development of both of these infection-oriented diseases. Plaque removal with a toothbrush is the most frequen...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2014-08-01
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Series: | Japanese Dental Science Review |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1882761614000180 |