[Comparative study of the effects of removing plaque by two toothbrushing methods].
OBJECTIVE
To compare the effects of removing plaque by two toothbrushing methods.


METHODS
Forty subjects were chosen to take part in the randomized, examiner-blind, crossover study.


RESULTS
Modified Bass method has better effect of removing plaque, especially that at the central margin than Vertical method (P<0.05).


CONCLUSIONS
Modified Bass method needs to be recommended.
Zhang
Jing-hua
JH
Department of Periodontal, Peking University School of Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China.
Sha
Yue-qin
YQ
Cao
Cai-fang
CF
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D018592:Cross-Over Studies; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003774:Dental Plaque Index; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016037:Single-Blind Method; D014099:Toothbrushing / Q000379:methods*