Efficacy of removal of sucrose-supplemented interproximal plaque by electric toothbrushes in an in vitro model.
Electric toothbrushes were evaluated using a model of plaque removal by fluid shear forces. Sucrose supplementation during plaque development did not affect the removal of bacteria from biofilm exposed to low-energy shear but did increase their resistance to high-energy shear. The toothbrush supplying high-energy shear forces removed significantly more viable bacteria.
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Microbiology Unit, Division of Microbial Diseases, Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, 256 Gray's Inn Rd., London WC1X 8LD, United Kingdom.
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D001419:Bacteria / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D018441:Biofilms / Q000254:growth & development*; D015169:Colony Count, Microbial; D003742:Dental Devices, Home Care; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000737:chemistry / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D017886:Durapatite; D006801:Humans; D013010:Sonication / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013395:Sucrose; D014099:Toothbrushing / Q000295:instrumentation*
D013395:Sucrose; D017886:Durapatite