Comparative evaluation of cemental abrasion caused by soft and medium bristle hardness toothbrushes at three predetermined toothbrushing forces: An in vitro study

• Main Authors: Chaitanya Pradeep Joshi (Author), Agraja Ganpat Patil (Author), Prerna Ashok Karde (Author), Swapna Arunkumar Mahale (Author), Nitin Hemchandra Dani (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Plaque control has been shown to have a pivotal role in maintaining optimal periodontal health. Toothbrushing as a mechanical plaque control tool is the most popular and effective option for self-performed oral health maintenance. However, the detrimental effects of bristle hardness and...