Effect of sonic and mechanical toothbrushes on subgingival microbial flora: A comparative in vivo scanning electron microscopy study of 8 subjects

• Autores: Karen B. Williams, Charles M. Cobb, Heidi J. Taylor, Alan R. Brown, Kimberly Krust Bray
• Localización: Quintessence International, ISSN-e 0033-6572, Vol. 32, Nº. 2, 2001, págs. 147-154
• Idioma: inglés
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  • Objectives: The purpose of this initial study was to evaluate the effects of both a sonic and a mechanical toothbrush versus the effects of no treatment on depth of subgingival penetration of epithelial and tooth-associated bacteria. Method and materials: Eight adult subjects exhibiting advanced chronic periodontitis with at least 3 single-rooted teeth that were in separate sextants with facial pockets >= 4 mm and