Williams N J, Schuman N J
Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Allied Health Sciences, The University of Tennessee, Memphis 38163.
ASDC J Dent Child. 1988 Jul-Aug;55(4):291-3.
This study was undertaken to assess the comparative effectiveness of two toothbrushes in the removal of plaque in an institutionalized, handicapped population. The two methods were: a conventional toothbrush using the Modified Stillman Method; and a curved-bristle toothbrush using the scrubbing technique recommended by the manufacturer. Subjects selected were profoundly retarded individuals, incapable of self-brushing skills. According to random selection, subjects' teeth were brushed by trained personnel with either the curved bristle or the conventional toothbrush. Results demonstrated that the curved-bristle toothbrush was as effective as the conventional toothbrush when used by trained personnel.
本研究旨在评估两种牙刷在机构化残疾人群体中清除牙菌斑的相对有效性。两种方法分别是：使用改良Stillman法的传统牙刷；以及使用制造商推荐的擦洗技术的弯毛牙刷。所选受试者为严重智障个体，无自我刷牙能力。通过随机选择，由训练有素的人员用弯毛牙刷或传统牙刷为受试者刷牙。结果表明，弯毛牙刷在由训练有素的人员使用时与传统牙刷效果相同。
