Oral hygiene and caries

A review

Authors

  • Hamilton Taddei Bellini Department of Periodontology and Department of Operative Dentistry, Dental Faculty, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
  • Pål Arneberg Department of Periodontology and Department of Operative Dentistry, Dental Faculty, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
  • Frithjof R. Von Der Fehr Department of Periodontology and Department of Operative Dentistry, Dental Faculty, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway

Keywords:

Caries prevention, tooth brushing, plaque control programs, professional tooth cleaning

Abstract

Abstract

On the basis of existing literature, efficient oral hygiene was found to have a caries preventive effect. The quality of the cleaning appears to be more important than the frequency of its performance. Professional tooth cleaning at regular intervals may inhibit caries on all tooth surfaces. The effect of self-performed oral hygiene has been demonstrated mainly on free smooth surfaces and on front teeth.

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Published

1981-01-01

Issue

Vol. 39 No. 5 (1981): Acta Odontologica Scandinavica

Section

Articles