Open AccessKnowledge and Practice of Interdental Cleansing Aids among the Undergraduate and Post Graduate Students
Author(s) -
Saleem A. Khan,
Om K
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of innovative science and research technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-2165
DOI - 10.38124/ijisrt20mar664
Subject(s) - interdental consonant , gingivitis , dentistry , tooth brushing , medicine , oral hygiene , periodontitis , orthodontics , toothbrush , brush , electrical engineering , engineering
Bacterial plaque is the dominant etiological factor inperiodontitis, furthermore it has been convincinglydemonstrated that gingivitis is most frequent and mostsevere in interproximal area. Tooth brushing isindispensable for maintaining oral hygiene. Howevertooth brushing alone is not sufficient in interproximalarea. Interdental aids provide auxiliary assistance. Lack ofuse of these may leads to interproximal caries andperiodontitis.