Interdental Hygiene Devices for Periodontal Health
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چکیده
Although toothbrush is the most effective and widespread tool for the oral hygiene constitution and maintenance, none of the tooth brushing methods is efficient in eliminating the interproximal dental plaque. The interproximal cleaning should be an inseparable part of the daily plaque removal routine. In this short review, the interdental cleaning devices (dental floss, interdental brushes, single tufted brushes, wooden or plastic tips/interdental stimulators, and oral irrigators) were summarized and reminded.
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