New experimental setup for the measurement of cleaning efficacy and force of interdental aids in 3D-reproduced interdental areas

New experimental setup for the measurement of cleaning efficacy and force of interdental aids in 3D-reproduced interdental areas

Abstract Background Interdental rubber picks (IRP) have become a frequent and convenient alternative for interdental cleaning. However, only little evidence exists supporting the effectiveness of newer designs available on the market. Therefore, a new in vitro model was evaluated to measure the expe...

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Main Authors: Christian Graetz, Johanna Rabe, Kristina Schoepke, Susanne Schorr, Antje Geiken, David Christofzik, Thomas Rinder, Christof E. Dörfer, Sonja Sälzer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
Subjects:
In vitro procedure
Mechanical plaque control
Rubber bristle interdental cleaner
Cleaning efficacy
Resistance to insertion
3D printing
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12903-020-01129-z

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