Robot and mechanical testing of a specialist manual toothbrush for cleaning efficacy and improved force control

• Main Authors: Amina Acherkouk (Author), Marco Götze (Author), Andreas Kiesow (Author), Anantha Ramakrishnan (Author), Sandra Sarembe (Author), Tomas Lang (Author), Peter Gaengler (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Toothbrushes require flexibility to access all dental surfaces and remove plaque effectively, but they should also aim to prevent or limit overbrushing and consequent damage to teeth and gums. In two studies, the physical properties and cleaning performance of specialist test too...