• 치위생과학회지
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.267-274
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• 2017

This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of chewable toothbrush and manual toothbrush and provide basic data for recommendation of the chewable toothbrush in specific groups and situations. A total of 20 subjects participated in this study (rolling method, 10; non-rolling method, 10). After professional prophylaxis, participants used the manual toothbrush to brush their teeth for 3 minutes. After a 7-day wash-out period, participants used the chewable toothbrush according to the manufacturer's instructions. Pre- and post-plaque indexing of the teeth was performed. The dental plaque index was assessed using the Turesky Modification of the Quigley-Hein Plaque Index (TMQHPI) for amount of plaque and Silness-Loe Plaque Index (SLPI) for plaque thickness. The difference between pre- and post-dental plaque index was analyzed using a paired t-test and the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. The Mann-Whitney U test was also used to compare the dental plaque index reduction rates. The dental plaque index differed significantly between the chewable toothbrush and the manual toothbrush. The TMQHPI reduction rate was significantly different between the rolling and non-rolling method groups for the manual toothbrush but not the chewable toothbrush. The difference in SLPI reduction rate between the rolling and non-rolling method groups was significant for the manual toothbrush but not for the chewable toothbrush. Differences in the dental plaque index reduction rates between the chewable and manual toothbrushes were not significant in the non-rolling method group. The results of this study showed higher reduction rates in dental plaque with manual toothbrush use than with chewable toothbrush use. However, the non-rolling method group did not show statistically significant differences according to toothbrush type. The present study showed that a chewable toothbrush can be an alternative to a manual toothbrush for individuals who have difficulty using the generally recommended rolling method.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제52권11호
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• pp.678-685
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• 2014

The purpose of this article is reviewed the historical background and development of oral care devices in the ancient civilization. Through an evolutional process of oral care devices, the prevalence of periodontal diseases and dental caries has revealed decreasing tendency. Because of the changing the role of the toothbrush, the name of brush should be alter from toothbrush to oral brush. Recent we can apply toothbrush to tongue cleaner to diminish the oral breathe odor. Selection of the toothbrush for fittable for each and every person is the one of important point to maintain the oral hygiene. including check-up the oral hygiene status after toothbrush with disclosing solution. This review of literature suggest that the most important way to maintain the oral health shoul be included the selection of proper toothbrush for each person and confirmation of result of toothbrush in oral cavity after had learned tooth brush instruction from professional person.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제10권7호
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• pp.55-62
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• 2019

본 연구는 구강건강을 위해 사용하고 있는 칫솔을 특허검색이 가능한 KIPRIS에서 2008년부터 2017년까지 10년간 등록된 칫솔에 대한 467개의 특허정보를 분석하였다. 칫솔구성을 기준으로 8개로 대분류 하였고, 세부정보를 소분류 하였다. 연간 특허수량을 분석하기 위해 출원연도를 분석하여 정리하였다. 그 결과 특허가 가장 많은 것은 칫솔모에 대한 특허였으며 뒤이어 칫솔 외 기능추가 특허, 전동칫솔 특허, 칫솔헤드에 대한 다른 형태로의 칫솔 특허, 칫솔목에 대한 특허, 칫솔질 습관 교정에 대한 특허, 칫솔 핸들에 대한 특허 순이었다. 다양한 소분류의 특허는 칫솔 외 기능 추가 특허였으며 2012년 칫솔모에 대한 특허건이 25개로 제일 많았으며, 2017년 소폭 감소하는 칫솔특허 대비 유일하게 증가하고 있는 특허는 칫솔질 습관 교정에 대한 특허와 칫솔 핸들에 대한 특허였다. 2009년부터는 칫솔에 대한 특허수가 꾸준히 증가하고 다양해진 모습을 확인 할 수 있다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제15권8호
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• pp.5109-5115
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• 2014

본 논문은 치열궁 변화에 따른 잇솔규격 변화의 필요성을 연구하고자 일부 대학생을 대상으로 사용하고 있는 잇솔을 수집하여 잇솔의 각 부위별 규격을 측정하고, 치열궁을 측정하여 성인의 구강환경에 적합한 잇솔규격기준을 마련하는 기초자료를 제안하고자 하였다. 그 결과 잇솔 종방향은 25 mm이내, 잇솔 횡방향은 11 mm이내의 잇솔 개발이 요구되었다. 잇솔이 모든 치면에 적용되어 치면세균막 관리에 적합한 잇솔 선정을 위해서는 잇솔규격 변화와 함께 올바른 잇솔을 선정할 수 있는 전문가의 교육도 필요하다.

• 대한치과의료관리학회지
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.19-27
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• 2018

The purpose of this study was to determine the level of toothbrush bacterial growth, whether the dryness of the toothbrush head differs depending on the number of holes in the head, and to use these results as a reference for future toothbrush design. Two-millimeter holes were created on the head of the toothbrushes in groups of three, one, or zero holes. We made the solution with Streptococcus mutans, and the toothbrushes were placed in the solution and agitated. The toothbrushes were shaken to remove moisture and allowed to air-dry. The toothbrush heads were swabbed with saline and then placed in two inoculation groups. The first group was inoculated with a 102 dilution of the S. mutans culture and the second was inoculated with the original culture. After incubation, bacterial colony numbers were measured. The number of holes on the toothbrush head correlated with a decrease in number of cultured bacterial colonies. Our model of a toothbrush head with holes indicated that these holes in the toothbrush head were effective in reducing the level of microbial contamination and that a greater number of holes creates an improved toothbrush sanitation effect. The average number of colonies on the head of toothbrush by number of holes was high, followed by the number of holes 0, 1 and 3, and the average number of colony among toothbrush heads was same. The use of a toothbrush with holes between the toothbrush head indicates that it is effective in reducing the level of microbial contamination between the toothbrush head and toothbrush and the higher the number of holes, the better the effect.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제17권6호
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• pp.1081-1094
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• 2017

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to find out how to provide the correct information about toothbrushing and to promote oral health. Methods:A survey was conducted from December 2016 with 354 subjects who are over 20 years old in South Korea to find out the influence of the using toothbrush. The results are as follows. Statistical analysis of the collected data was performed using the SPSS WIN 21.0 statistical program. Results: After reviewing the result that the using toothbrush of oral health according to the general nature, the average score of the female $3.94{\pm}0.87$ was higher than the male, the highest average score of 50-59 age was $4.10{\pm}0.83$. As for the highest average score regarding martial status, the married group's score was $3.91{\pm}0.88$. After reviewing the factors affecting the toothbrushing, the age group of 50-59 has the highest using toothbrush and the more using toothbrush in oral health, the more using toothbrush. Conclusions: Systematic dental health education program is needed to increase the correct knowledge of time to replace the toothbrush among the public. Also it is needed to increase people's toothbrushing constantly by acquiring the information through SNS, AD, and mass media.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.911-923
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• 2000

A comparative clinical study on the ordinary toothbrush($Buttler^{(R)}$, America) and the silicone toothbrush($Jefe^{(R)}$, Korea) was performed. The volunteers who took part in this study were students of Dental college of Yonsei University and patients attending Dental Hospital of Yonsei University. They were classified into two group, control and experimental group. Control group brushed with nylon toothbrush and experimental group did with silicone toothbrush under the researcher's guidances. Volunteers were examined on Plaque Index(PI), Gingival Index(GI), Probing Depth(PD), Bleeding on Probing(BP) and Recession(R) at base line, 1st. week, 2nd. week and 4th. week. According to the results, both group have the tendency of improvement in the degrees of GI, PI and the improvement degree of GI of both group has the significant differences from base line statistically, and there are not statistically significant differences between the silicone and nylon group in respect of PI, GI values. So based on the present study, it could be carefully ascertained that the silicone toothbrush has similar effect with nylon toothbrush in respect of PI and GI. If it is sure that the silicone toothbrush is seldom abrasive and possibly enough to massage the gingiva, this new brush is worth to be recommended by the dentists.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.125-133
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• 2024

Background: The management of dental plaque and the appropriate use of oral hygiene tools are crucial for oral health. With increasing interest in oral health care, various oral hygiene products are available on the market. As the most basic oral hygiene tool, the large-head toothbrush has gained significant consumer interest. This study evaluates the suitability of large-head toothbrushes as oral hygiene tools by comparing their efficacy with that of regular-sized toothbrushes. Methods: We evaluated the efficacy of large-head and regular-sized toothbrushes. The amount of dental plaque before and after brushing was measured using quantitative light-induced fluorescence digital (QLF-D) images and the plaque index (PI) in adult participants with more than 28 teeth (n=15/group). After brushing, the collected toothbrushes were rinsed 10 times in clean water, thoroughly dried, and weighed on an electronic scale. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test with SPSS Statistics Version 29.0. Results: QLF-D analysis showed a significant decrease in fluorescence intensity scores after use of a regular-sized toothbrush, whereas the scores after use of a large-head toothbrush were not significantly reduced. PI measurements indicated significant reductions in dental plaque for both head types. However, detailed analysis by tooth surface revealed that the regular-sized toothbrush significantly reduced plaque on the proximal, palatal/lingual, and labial/buccal surfaces. In contrast, the large-head toothbrush only showed significant reductions in place on the proximal and palatal/lingual surfaces, not on the labial/buccal surface. Additionally, compared to the regular-sized toothbrush, the large-head toothbrush retained more toothpaste residue despite similar cleaning efforts after brushing. Conclusion: Compared to the regular-sized toothbrush, the large-head toothbrush showed lower overall efficacy in dental plaque removal. The results of this study provide significant information regarding the use of large-head toothbrushes.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제39권6호
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• pp.383-392
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• 2009

본 연구는 고정식 교정장치 장착환자에서 V형 교정칫솔과 비교하여 슬림모 칫솔의 구강위생관리 효과를 평가해보기 위해 시행되었다. 고정식 교정장치를 장착하여 치료를 받고 있는 환자 34명(평균연령 $21.9\;{\pm}\;7.5$세)을 대상으로 무작위로 슬림모 칫솔(Nano silver slim $care.34^{TM}$, Aiio, Seoul, Korea)을 사용한 군과 V형 교정칫솔(Oral-B Laboratories Ltd., P&G Korea, Seoul, Korea)을 사용한 군으로 구분한 후 연구시작 시(Baseline), 2주 후, 4주 후 및 6주 후에 걸쳐서 하나의 칫솔을 교환하지 않고 변형 바스법으로 하루 2회 2분씩 닦도록 하여 치태지수, 치은염지수 및 치은출혈지수를 측정하고 비교 분석하였다. 연구 결과 6주간의 실험기간에 걸쳐 슬림모 칫솔군과 V형 교정칫솔군 간에 치태지수, 치은염지수 및 치은출혈지수 모두 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 실험시기에 따른 변화에 대해서 두 칫솔군 모두 치태지수와 치은염지수는 연구시작 시를 기점으로 점차적으로 감소하여 4주 후에 저점을 보이고 6주 후에는 다시 상승하였고, 치은출혈지수의 경우는 V형 교정칫솔군의 경우 2주 후에 최저점을 보이다가 4주 후와 6주 후에는 점차적으로 상승하는 양상을 보인 반면 슬림모 치솔군의 경우 연구시작 시부터 6주 후까지 점차적으로 감소하는 양상을 보였다. 연령에 따른 두 칫솔군 간의 구강위생 관리 효과 비교에서 슬림모 칫솔군은 치태지수와 치은염 지수에서 20대가 10대에 비해 통계적으로 유의하게 작은 수치를 보였다 (p < 0.013). 이상의 연구 결과로 고정식 교정장치로 치료받는 환자에서 두 칫솔 모두 구강위생관리에 동일하게 효과적이었으나 20대 이상의 성인 교정환자에서 슬림모 칫솔이 V형 교정칫솔보다 치태제거 효과가 더 우수함을 보여 도움이 될 수 있음을 시사하였다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.569-575
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• 2005

본 연구의 목적은 소아 청소년기 교정환자에 있어서 음파 칫솔과 일반 칫솔의 치태 제거 효과를 비교하는 것이다. 삼성서울병원 소아치과에서 고정식 교정 장치 치료를 받는 건강한 소아 청소년 환자 21명 (여자: 10명, 평균나이 $14.57{\pm}2.28$년; 남자: 11명, 평균나이 $13.04{\pm}1.55$년)을 대상으로 음파 칫솔(Sonicare$^{(R)}$, Optiva Corp., 미국)과 교정용 일반 칫솔(Orthocare$^{(R)}$, Tomy International Inc., 일본)을 사용하여 총 4회의 내원 시 각각 2회씩 회당 2분간 칫솔질을 하도록 하였다. 칫솔질 전과 후의 치태지수를 Ainamo와 Bay의 Visible Plaque Index를 변형한 방법으로 측정하여 그 전후 차이를 비교하였다. 음파 칫솔이 61.79%(${\pm}7.95%$), 일반 칫솔은 69.19%(${\pm}10.08%$)의 치태 감소율을 나타내어 통계학적으로 유의한 차이를 보였다(p<0.05). 음파 칫솔의 경우 남자에서 63.07%(${\pm}8.64%$), 여자에서 60.39%(${\pm}7.30%$)의 치태 감소율을 나타냈고(p>0.05), 일반 칫솔의 경우 남자에서 69.33%(${\pm}10.14%$), 여자에서 69.03%(${\pm}10.55%$)의 치태 감소율을 나타내어 통계학적으로 유의한 차이는 보이지 않았다(p>0.05). 연령에 따른 치태 제거 효과는 실험 대상자들의 연령범위에서 통계학적으로 유의할만한 연관성이 없었으며 (p>0.05), 음파 칫솔의 경우와 일반 칫솔의 경우에도 통계학적으로 유의할 만한 연관성이 없었다(p>0.05). 본 연구에서, 고정식 교정 장치를 부착한 소아 청소년기 환자에서 일반 칫솔의 치태 제거 효과가 음파 칫솔의 치태 제거효과보다 컸다(p<0.05).