title: [Comparative analysis of conventional dental floss and alternative materials].
abstract: The interproximal plaque-removing effect of three different materials (classic dental floss, rafia floss and indian floss) was tested in a group of 80 males (18 years-old). After two weeks all the materials had the same efficacy in removing the bacterial plaque, with significant reduction in interproximal plaque index. According to an opinion inquiry the rafia floss was the most comfortable material to use and has the lowest cost as well.
authors: Departamento de Prótese da Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru-Universidade de São Paulo.
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Campos Júnior
authors: E
authors: E
authors: Passanezi
authors: T C
authors: TC
authors: Serizawa
authors: A S
authors: AS
authors: Barros
authors: M F
authors: MF
authors: Navarro
authors: E S
authors: ES
authors: Lopes
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003742:Dental Devices, Home Care; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003774:Dental Plaque Index; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009910:Oral Hygiene / Q000295:instrumentation*; D010944:Plants
vernacular_title: Análise comparativa entre a fita dental convencional e materiais alternativos.