Sogi Suma H P, Subbareddy V V, Kiran Shashi N D
Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, College of Dental Sciences, Davangere, Kamataka.
J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent. 2002 Sep;20(3):81-5.
The common devices used for oral hygiene measures are toothbrush, dentifrice and oral rinses. Present study was carried out to know the level of contamination of toothbrush after brushing and at the same time, to know the efficacy of various disinfecting solution in reducing their contamination. Thirty two children in the age group of 12-14, residing in Government Hostel were selected. They were divided into four groups of 8 each, and were supplied with toothbrushes. Toothbrushes were cultured to assess the contamination at different time intervals. Control group had shown the highest percentage of contamination. It was concluded that cleaning of the oral cavity is not the only procedure in maintaining the oral hygiene, the oral hygiene devices should also be kept clean.
用于口腔卫生措施的常见器具是牙刷、牙膏和漱口水。本研究旨在了解刷牙后牙刷的污染程度，同时了解各种消毒溶液在减少其污染方面的效果。选取了32名居住在政府宿舍、年龄在12至14岁之间的儿童。他们被分成四组，每组8人，并配备了牙刷。在不同时间间隔对牙刷进行培养以评估污染情况。对照组显示出最高的污染百分比。得出的结论是，清洁口腔不是保持口腔卫生的唯一步骤，口腔卫生器具也应保持清洁。
