Toothbrushing Methods
Many methods for brushing the teeth have been described and promoted .is being efficient and effective. I hese methods can be categorized primarily according to the pattern of motion when brushing*1:
Roll: I he roll method'' or modified Stillman H technique Vibratory: I he Stillman,11 t barters,or Bass'7 techniques ( miliar: I he lonessl technique Vertical: The Leonard technique^' I lorizontal: I lie scrub technique1*"
Controlled studies evaluating the effectiveness of the most common brushing techniques have not demonstrated any c tear superiority for any one method. The scrub technique is probably the simplest and most common method of brushing. Patients with periodontal disease are most frequently taught a sulcular brushing technique using a vibratory motion to improve access in the gingival areas. The roll technique seems to be the least effective method, perhaps because it generates only intermittent pressure against the teeth compared with the sustained force applied with the sulcular and scrub techniques.
Three common methods of brushing the teeth are presented here; any of them, if properly performed, cari provide excellent plaque control. The goal ol brushing]*
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Ficj. 19-5 Bass method. A, Place the toothbrush so dial the bristles are angled approximately 45 degrees irom the tooth surfaces. B, Start at the most distal tooth in the arch and use a vibrating, bat k-and-forth motion to brush.
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