Comparative study of combined subgingival plaque removal techniques

Abstract

Relevance. Various techniques and tools are used while conducting professional oral hygiene in patients with inflammatory periodontal diseases. It is needed to combine them to achieve the best clinical result. However, the question of optimum combinations requires further study.Purpose. The purpose of the study was to conduct a comparative analysis of combined methods for removing subgingival dental deposits to determine the best combinations of tools for clinical practice.Materials and methods. 42 teeth with subgingival dental deposits were selected for the study. Jaw models have been created to simulate work in the oral cavity. The surfaces of the roots of the teeth were divided into 7 experimental groups, in each of which the treatment was carried out by a certain combination of tools.Results. The resulted teeth root areas were estimated using methods of measuring cleanliness and smoothness. Time, which was spent on each surface using the studied tool combinations, was also monitored.Conclusions. The results of the study help to evaluate the combinations of different methods for removing subgingival dental deposits.