• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.69-81
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• 2005

The objective of this study was to evaluate the toothbrush abrasion characteristics of class V restorations. Thirty extracted human premolars, which were collected from oral surgery clinics were used. We mounted five teeth in a metal ring mold of 50 mm in diameter and 15 mm in height using chemically cured acrylic resin. Class V cavities were prepared in lingual cervical root surfaces and restored using one of following restorative materials : Dentin Conditioner/Fuji II LC (Group FL), All Bond II/Z-250 (Group ZT), One-up Bond F/Palfigue Estelite (Group PE), F2000 Primer/Adhesive (Group FT), and Prime & Bond 2.1/Dyract AP (Group DR). They were stored under distilled water at $37^{\circ}C$ for seven days. The toothbrush abrasion test was conducted using a wear testing machine of pin-on disk type under a load of 1.5 N for 100,000 cycles. We have examined the bonded interfaces, the changes of surface roughness and color of abraded surfaces. From this experiment, the following results were obtained. 1. The change of surface roughness showed high degree: RMGIC>compomer>composite resin (p<0.05). 2. Because of the protrusion and missing of filler particles, SEM observation of abraded surfaces of RMGIC and compomers revealed the increase of surface roughness due to the selective removal of matrix resin. 3. The color change by toothbrush abrasion was affected in large part by the change of $L^*$ and $b^*$ of resin composites (p<0.05). 4. The color change by toothbrush abrasion was so small to detect by human eyes. 5. SEM observation of abraded surfaces revealed the interface bonding was the best in the FT group.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.363-370
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• 2004

고정식 교정장치를 부착한 경우 장치주위의 치태 축적 가능성이 증가되고 이로 인해 치은염, 법랑질 탈회 등의 부작용이 초래 될 수 있는 바 치태 제거를 위한 효과적인 칫솔질이 필요하다. 본 연구는 교정환자에서 일반적으로 사용되고 있는 치솔에 비하여 전동치솔이 구강위생에 도움이 되는지 알아보기 위하여 시행되었다. 고정식 장치에 의한 교정치료 예정인 환자 34명을 본 연구의 대상으로 하여 고정식 교정장치 부착 전에 치태지수, 치은염지수, 치은출혈지수를 측정하였다. 장치 부착 4주 후에 각 지수를 측정한 다음, 연구대상을 치솔의 종류에 따라 전동치솔군과 수동치솔군으로 임의 구분하여 수동치솔 또는 전동치솔을 사용하도록 구강위생교육을 각각 시행하였다. 이때 전동치솔의 경우 본체는 Braun Oral-B D9511을 브러쉬 헤드는 Braun Oral-B Ortho OD 15-1을 사용하게 하였으며, 수동치솔의 경우는 Butler G.U.M 124를 사용하게 하였을. 구강위생교육 4주 및 8주 후에 각 지수를 측정한 다음 시간 경과에 따른 전동치솔군과 수동치솔군의 구강위생 상태를 비교 분석하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 고정식 교정장치 부착 4주 후 치태지수, 치은염지수, 치은출혈지수 모두 증가 양상을 나타내었다. 2. 구강위생교육 후 치태지수, 치은염지수, 치은출혈지수 모두 감소 양상을 나타내었다. 3. 치은염지수, 치은출혈지수의 경우 감소양상이 수동치솔과 전동치솔군 간의 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 4. 치태지수의 경우 수동치솔에 비해 전동치솔군에서 감소효과가 유의하게 크게 나타났다. 이상의 연구 결과는 고정식 교정장치로 치료받는 환자에서 전동치솔이 구강위생에 도움이 됨을 시사하였다.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제18권5호
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• pp.296-304
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• 2018

The purpose of this study was to propose a method for the effective management of toothbrush contamination. Toothbrush microbial contamination was analyzed according to the duration of toothbrush use, frequency of toothbrush use per day, and toothbrush storage location. We also analyzed the microbial reduction effect of vinegar, antimicrobial mouth rinse, bamboo salt, and baking soda, which are sterilization materials that can be easily used every day. We collected 45 toothbrushes from university dormitories from May to June 2018. To determine the degree of microbiological contamination with general bacteria, coliform bacteria, and Staphylococcus aureus, bristle samples were cultured at $36^{\circ}C$ for 24 hours using 3M$^{TM}$ Petrifilm plates and then measured based on Petrifilm evaluation criteria. Toothbrush microorganisms were analyzed according to the duration of use, frequency of use per day, storage location, and effect of each sterilization material. General bacteria, coliforms, and S. aureus contamination increased with frequency and duration of use (p<0.05). In particular, S. aureus showed a statistically significant increase to 36.15 CFU/ml after 1 month, 504.23 CFU/ml after 2 months, and 2,386.67 CFU/ml after 3 months (p<0.05). We found that 1% vinegar was the most effective substance for reducing general bacteria, coliforms, and S. aureus. In addition, 1% antimicrobial mouth rinse solution applied for 5 minutes was the most effective in reducing S. aureus. It is crucial to recognize the importance of toothbrush care and store toothbrushes in a dry place and replace them periodically. We recommend use of vinegar and antimicrobial mouth rinse solution to disinfect toothbrushes. These should be applied as a 1% solution for at least 1 minute. Proper care of toothbrushes is important in maintaining oral health as well as overall health. Instructions on toothbrush care should be given when teaching children or adults how to brush teeth.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제10권6호
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• pp.1129-1139
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• 2010

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to examine the toothbrushing practice behavior of preschool children by observing children's actual toothbrushing behavior and further to offer basic data available for being reflected in direction and goal establishment of the systematic and organized oral health education in consideration of individual characteristic. Methods : It targeted 225 preschool children from May 6, 2010 to June 8, and analyzed by having the survey results of totally 208 people, except 17 who are noncooperative with the observation survey. As for the collected materials, it carried out frequency analysis and $x^2$-test in order to grasp subjects' general characteristics and toothbrushing practice behaviors and to examine correlation, by using SPSS 12.0 for window. Results : 1. A grasp of toothbrush was indicated 47.1% for "proper" and 52.9% for "improper." The position of holding a toothbrush was indicated to be the highest with 59.6% for "the center in grip." 2. Toothpaste amount was indicated to be 49.0% for" tip in toothbrush, "followed by 38.9% for "half in toothbrush" and 12% for "every side of toothbrush" in order. Significant difference was shown according to age($x^2$=19.125. p<.05). 3. Average toothbrushing time per once was surveyed to be $106{\pm}56$ seconds. 4. As for a toothbrushing method by region, the labial and the baccal surface were indicated to be horizontal scrub with 63% and fones method 11.5%. Significant difference was shown according to gender($x^2$=10.275. p<.05). The anterior lingual surface wasn't washed with 72.6%. Significant difference was shown according to appearance of education($x^2$=6.056. p<.05). 5. A case of requiring exchange because of being widened toothbrush was indicated to be 59.2%. The toothbrush replacement in the highest ratio was needed in kindergarten teachers. Conclusions : The actual toothbrushing practice attitude of preschool children was surveyed to be not right as a whole such as toothbrushing time, toothbrushing method, toothpaste amount, and replacement of toothbrush. Accordingly, the oral health education will need to be performed in order for a change into positive attitude and for improvement in practice level. In addition, it is considered to be likely necessary for development in substantial oral health educational program available for enhancing knowledge level of oral health care in mothers and kindergarten teachers.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.399-407
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• 2012

Objectives : Purpose of this research is to determined the general knowledge on oral health and the usage of oral hygiene products in the orthodontic patients and try to provide an appropriate oral hygiene products for the patients. Methods : Orthodontic patients who visited a dental clinic in Daejeon were selected and data from 352 patients were collected. Questionnaire based on survey was conducted from 1st of March to 30th in 2011 and all the data was analysed by using SPSS statistical program (VER 15.0). Frequency analysis, $x^2$ test, T-test and the amount of diurnal variance analysis (one-way ANOVA) were also used. After that, scheffe's post-test method was conducted. Results : According to the general characteristics of oral health care knowledge score was $2.87{\pm}0.60$, the attitude score was $2.96{\pm}0.57$. toothbrush replacement cycle were less than 3 months (p=0.007, p=0.000) and frequency of brushing one day more than three times higher in patients with knowledge to help attitude. according to the sex, age, and duration of orthodontic treatment with oral hygiene devices of usage was higher in the calibration toothbrush usage, awareness was higher in the interdental toothbrushes. according to the type of orthodontic devices from the oral hygiene devices usage, removable group was the orthodontic toothbrush and electric toothbrush group were highest in the 'unknown', the fixed group was orthodontic toothbrush(67.3%) and electric toothbrushes(40.8%) was higher in the usage. Patients who used oral hygiene devices such as orthodontic tooth brush, interdental brush, electric toothbrush, water pik and fern solution showed wider knowledge on oral health care and oral hygiene devices compared to patients who answered as does not aware of oral hygiene devices and never used these products before. Conclusions : Orthodontic patient's oral health attitudes, knowledge, and oral hygiene devices usage are the general characteristics of the highest in the orthodontic toothbrush usage, awareness was higher in the interdental brush. Water pik and fern solution, rubber and gingival interdental stimulator turned massage does not use or low. Based on results from research, overall orthodontic patients who visited a dental clinic had low awareness and usage of oral hygiene devices. Therefore, it is required to educate general publics and the orthodontic patients and also promote the importance of usage of oral hygiene devices.

• 융합정보논문지
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• 제10권8호
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• pp.223-228
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• 2020

본 연구는 사용 중인 칫솔의 관리법과 구강내 세균의 산생성도에 따른 칫솔의 세균량을 측정하여 비교한 후 올바른 칫솔 관리를 위한 교육자료를 개발하는데 기초자료로 제시하고자 한다. 건강한 20대 성인 50명의 1개월이상 사용 중인 칫솔을 수거하여 칫솔의 세균수와 pH를 측정하였다. 하루 칫솔질의 횟수가 4회인 경우 pH는 4.97로 가장 높았고 세균수는 42.16(104×CFU/ml)으로 가장 낮게 나타났으며 칫솔의 사용 교체 시기가 1개월인 경우 pH가 5.35로 가장 높았고 세균수는 19.80(104 × CFU/ml)로 가장 낮게 나타났다. 욕실에 보관한 경우 pH는 4.78로 가장 낮았고 세균수는 149.46(104 × CFU/ml) 가장 높게 나타났으며 유의한 차이가 있었다(p<0.01). 연구결과 칫솔의 세균을 차단하기 위해서는 가정에서 오염된 칫솔을 간단하게 살균할 수 있는 방법을 연구하고 개발해야 할 것이다. 또한 칫솔질 교육을 할 때 올바른 칫솔 세척 방법과 보관법에 대하여 교육을 할 필요가 있다고 생각된다.

• 보건의료산업학회지
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.187-195
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• 2014

To improve oral hygiene management, the effects of toothbrush training on general oral hygiene based on the simplified oral hygiene index(S-OHI) and degree of knowledge about toothbrushing were examined. Pre-and post-training changes in the S-OHI (lower score = better oral health status) showed a significant decrease in score in all variables (gender, age, marital status, occupation, and level of education).Pre- and post-training changes in the degree of knowledge about toothbrushing showed a significant increase. Negative correlations between the S-OHI, oral health status, and degree of knowledge about toothbrushing and the S-OHI and the Decayed, Missing, Filled (DMF) index (the better the oral cavity environment, the lower the DMF index) were observed. Positive effects of repeated toothbrush training on the maintenance of healthy oral cavity environment and continuous oral health management were observed, as reflected by the correct toothbrushing-related knowledge and skills.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.17-25
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• 2021

Objectives: Interdental toothbrushes are made and sold in various design types and brush thicknesses. However, there is little research on which type of interdental toothbrush currently manufactured and sold on the market is the most effective in eliminating interdental plaque. Therefore, this study aims at comparing the elimination rate of artificial dental plaque between reciprocating- and rotating-types of interdental toothbrush based on the frequency of application and thickness of brush. Methods: This study focused on the effective management of dental plaque using interdental toothbrush, a recommended item for personal dental hygiene. The method was as follows: artificial dental plaque coloring was applied to the distal surface of artificial tooth #46 and the mesial surface of #47. The area was subject to reciprocal movement three and six times to eliminate artificial plaque. Results: The results showed that using a 0.7mm rotating interdental toothbrush, on the proximal surface of each molar, the elimination rates were: on the distal surface of #46, upon three applications 40.24%, upon six applications 30.41%; on the mesial surface of #47, upon three applications 44.52%, upon six applications 29.72%. Conclusions: These results showed that for rotating-type interdental toothbrushes, a high dental plaque elimination rate was observed even though many reciprocal movements were not performed.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.609-617
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• 2016

본 연구는 대학생들이 사용하고 있는 칫솔의 마모도와 마모율을 평가하고 관련요인을 파악하여 대학생 구강보건교육 자료로 활용하고자 하는데 목적이 있다. 2015년 3월 16일부터 4월 10일까지 573개의 칫솔을 수거한 뒤 칫솔 마모도를 평가하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 칫솔 마모도는 조사 대상 칫솔 중 46.9%가 0.400 이상의 마모도를 보였고, 평균 마모도는 $0.403{\pm}0.20$로 조사되어, 전체적으로 높은 칫솔 마모도를 보였다. 칫솔 마모율은 1점과 2점이 차지하는 비율이 70.4%였으며, 평균 마모율은 $1.620{\pm}0.74$로 나타나 전체적으로 높은 칫솔 마모율을 보였다. 성별에 따른 칫솔 마모도 및 마모율은 남학생이 여학생보다 높았으며, 칫솔교체주기가 길수록 칫솔 마모도와 마모율 모두 유의하게 높았다. 대학생들의 칫솔교체 주기 및 칫솔 관리가 적절히 이루어질 수 있도록 올바른 칫솔관리에 대한 효율적인 구강보건교육 방안을 마련하는 것이 필요하다.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제48권3호
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• pp.164-173
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• 2018

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial effect of a newly devised toothbrush with light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on Porphyromonas gingivalis attached to sandblasted and acid-etched titanium surfaces. Methods: The study included a control group, a commercial photodynamic therapy (PDT) group, and 3 test groups (B, BL, and BLE). The disks in the PDT group were placed in methylene blue and then irradiated with a diode laser. The B disks were only brushed, the BL disks were brushed with an LED toothbrush, and the BLE disks were placed into erythrosine and then brushed with an LED toothbrush. After the different treatments, bacteria were detached from the disks and spread on selective agar. The number of viable bacteria and percentage of bacterial reduction were determined from colony counts. Scanning electron microscopy was performed to visualize bacterial alterations. Results: The number of viable bacteria in the BLE group was significantly lower than that in the other groups (P<0.05). Scanning electron microscopy showed that bacterial cell walls were intact in the control and B groups, but changed after commercial PDT and LED exposure. Conclusions: The findings suggest that an LED toothbrush with erythrosine treatment was more effective than a commercial PDT kit in reducing the number of P. gingivalis cells attached to surface-modified titanium in vitro.