Evaluation of brushing techniques taught by dental students in children with permanent dentition

Jagadheeswari Ramamoorthy (1) , Vignesh Ravindran (2) , Geo Mani (3)
(1) Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai-77, Tamil Nadu, India, India ,
(2) Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai-77, Tamil Nadu, India, India ,
(3) Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai-77, Tamil Nadu, India, India

Abstract

Tooth brushing is a crucial part of oral hygiene. It is essential to stop plaque formation and reduce the susceptibility to cavities. Brushing technique, frequency and duration of tooth brushing are important factors in plaque reduction. This is often quite difficult in children because it requires dexterity. Dental professionals need adequate information about children’s oral hygiene to teach them and their parents. There are six methods of tooth brushing techniques. They differ in a number of aspects and are recommended for various age groups. The aim of the study is to evaluate the commonly taught brushing techniques by Dental students for children with complete permanent dentition. The data of brushing techniques advised were retrieved from the case sheets of patients. The collected data were tabulated in Excel. The data is represented with the help of bar graphs and statistically analysed with the help of SPSS software. The statistical tests done were Chi-square tests and Correlation analysis. Modified bass is the most preferred brushing technique with a prevalence of 55.9%, followed by Fones technique with a prevalence of 36.5% for children with complete permanent dentition. The modified bass technique is most commonly preferred for males with a prevalence of 52.9%. According to the patient's age Modified bass technique is most commonly preferred for 16-17 years (60%) and Fones technique for 13 years (32.5%). Within the limitations of the study, it shows that the Modified bass technique is the most preferred brushing technique taught to the patients between the age group 13-17 years.

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Jagadheeswari Ramamoorthy
Vignesh Ravindran
vigneshr.sdc@saveetha.com (Primary Contact)
Geo Mani
Jagadheeswari Ramamoorthy, Vignesh Ravindran, & Geo Mani. (2020). Evaluation of brushing techniques taught by dental students in children with permanent dentition. International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences, 11((SPL 3), 1611–1616. Retrieved from https://ijrps.com/home/article/view/3289

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