Hope, C.K.; Petrie, A. and Wilson, M. (2005) Efficacy of removal of sucrose-supplemented interproximal plaque by electric toothbrushes in an in vitro Model. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 71 (2). pp. 1114-1116. ISSN 1098-5336 (Online); 0099-2240 (Print)
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Abstract
Electric toothbrushes were evaluated using a model of plaque removal by fluid shear forces. Sucrose-supplementation during plaque development did not affect the removal of bacteria from biofilm exposed to ‘low-energy’ shear but did increase their resistance to ‘high-energy’ shear. The toothbrush supplying high-energy shear forces removed significantly more viable bacteria.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Additional Information: | Available via PubMed Central at http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=546661 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | DEPTH FILM FERMENTER; DENTAL PLAQUE; ARTIFICIAL FISSURES; ORAL BIOFILMS; PH CHANGES |
| Subjects: | R Medicine > RK Dentistry |
| Departments, Research Centres and Related Units: | Academic Faculties, Institutes and Research Centres > Faculty of Medicine > School of Dental Sciences |
| DOI: | 10.1128/AEM.71.2.1114-1116.2005 |
| Publisher's Statement: | Applied and environmental Microbiology, Feb. 2005, p. 1114–1116 Vol. 71, No. 2 0099-2240/05/$08.000 doi:10.1128/AEM.71.2.1114–1116.2005 Copyright © 2005, American Society for Microbiology. All Rights Reserved. |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Status: | Published |
| ID Code: | 85 |
| Deposited On: | 01 May 2008 14:17 |
| Last Modified: | 20 May 2011 19:44 |
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