Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science

Korean Academy of Periodontology (대한치주과학회)
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The effect of tongue cleaner-equipped manual toothbrush on tooth and tongue cleanness and malodor index

혀 세정기가 부착된 수동칫솔이 치아와 혀의 세정도 및 구취 관리도에 미치는 영향

  • Kim, Tae-Il (Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University) ;
  • Hong, Sam-Pyo (Department of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University) ;
  • Lee, Shin-Jae (Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University) ;
  • Kang, Bong-Sun (Clinical Dental Institute, Seoul National University Dental Hospital) ;
  • Oh, Young-Sang (Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University) ;
  • Kim, In-Kyung (Clinical Dental Institute, Seoul National University Dental Hospital) ;
  • Oh, Mi-Hyun (Clinical Dental Institute, Seoul National University Dental Hospital)
  • 김태일 (서울대학교 치의학대학원 치주과학교실) ;
  • 홍삼표 (서울대학교 치의학대학원 구강병리학교실) ;
  • 이신재 (서울대학교 치의학대학원 치과교정학교실) ;
  • 강봉선 (서울대학교치과병원 임상치의학연구소) ;
  • 오영상 (서울대학교 치의학대학원 치주과학교실) ;
  • 김인경 (서울대학교치과병원 임상치의학연구소) ;
  • 오미현 (서울대학교치과병원 임상치의학연구소)
  • Published : 2008.12.31
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Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of tongue cleaner-equipped manual toothbrush on tooth cleanness, tongue cleanness and malodor index. Materials and methods: 504 subjects were included in this study. At 1st visit, basic information such as age, sex, smoking amount and alcohol consumption was recorded. Self assessment by individual subjects was performed regarding satisfaction to old toothbrush and toothbrushing habit. Tooth cleanness, tongue cleanness and malodor index was assessed by professional researcher. Tongue cleaner-equipped manual toothbrush was given to each subject with proper toothbrushing instruction. After 1 month passed, self assessment and researcher assessment regarding the same index were performed and analyzed statistically by chi-square test. Results: At 1st visit subjects seem to ignore tongue cleansing and showed poor tooth cleanness index, tongue cleanness index and malodor index, however the same subjects were motivated to clean their tongue and teeth and presented statistically improved distribution pattern in tooth cleanness index, tongue cleanness index and malodor index after using tongue cleaner-equipped manual toothbrush(p<0.01). Satisfaction to tongue cleaner-equipped manual toothbrush was 98%. Conclusion: Tongue cleaner-equipped manual toothbrush would be an effective tool for maintaining good oral hygiene through improving tooth and tongue cleanness and preventing malodor formation.

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