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Comparative evaluation of efficiency of regular floss with water floss and only regular floss in oral hygiene status - A randomised clinical trial
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Sruthi A S, Subhiksha K, Lakshmiganthan, Aniz A
Abstract
Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects all parts
of the periodontium. the aids for maintaining oral hygiene are toothbrushes, regular
floss, water floss in this study we are assessing the effectiveness water floss
with regular floss and regular floss in oral hygiene status. A randomized controlled
clinical trail was conducted to compare the plaque removal efficiency among undergraduates
of karpaga vinayaka institute of dental sciences. Pre and post flossing scores
are calculated and found to be statistically significant with a p value of
0.004. The results showed that regular floss with water floss is more efficient
in removing interdental plaque
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Pages:28-29
How to cite this article:
Sruthi A S, Subhiksha K, Lakshmiganthan, Aniz A "Comparative evaluation of efficiency of regular floss with water floss and only regular floss in oral hygiene status - A randomised clinical trial". International Journal of Dental Research, Vol 6, Issue 1, 2024, Pages 28-29
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