Abstract
This study assessed the effect of triweekly interdental brushing for a period of 6 months using the bleeding on full-mouth interdental brushing (BOFIB) index. All participants answered questionnaires and were instructed to clean all interdental areas using an interdental brush at least every second day. A dentist assessed the BOFIB index of 28 participants at baseline and at 3- and 6-month follow-up visits. We stratified the participants into three groups: IB-NN, those who used the interdental brush less than three times per week both before and after this program; IB-NY, those who used the interdental brush less than three times per week before the program but at least three times per week after the program; and IB-YY, those who used it at least three times per week both before and after the program. Owing to the weekly number of interdental brushings, the IB-YY and the other two groups showed a significant difference at baseline. At the 6-month follow-up, the weekly number of interdental brushings led to a significant difference between the IB-NN and the other two groups. The BOFIB index was lower among the compliant participants than among the noncompliant participants after 3 and 6 months of triweekly interdental brushing.
Highlights
Toothbrushing is an important method for controlling dental biofilms, an etiologic factor for periodontitis [1]
The purpose of this study is to identify the bleeding reduction effect of the triweekly interdental toothbrush using the bleeding on full-mouth interdental brushing (BOFIB) index over a period of 6 months
The weekly number of interdental brushing was significantly different between the IB-YY and the other two groups
Summary
Toothbrushing is an important method for controlling dental biofilms, an etiologic factor for periodontitis [1]. A systematic review suggested that toothbrushing removes only 42% of the entire dental biofilm [3]. Most oral diseases, such as periodontitis and dental caries, begin in the interproximal areas [4,5]. A meta-analysis suggested that interdental brushing was the most effective method for cleaning residual plaque in interproximal areas [6]. There is little evidence for oral professionals to refer to while educating dental patients on the method and frequency of interdental brushing to manage healthy gingival tissues
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