EVALUATION OF THE EFFICACY OF INTERDENTAL CLEANING DEVICES - HOW TO DESIGN A CLINICAL-STUDY

Authors
KLEISNER J IMFELD T
Citation
J. Kleisner et T. Imfeld, EVALUATION OF THE EFFICACY OF INTERDENTAL CLEANING DEVICES - HOW TO DESIGN A CLINICAL-STUDY, Journal of clinical periodontology, 20(10), 1993, pp. 707-713
Citations number
50
Categorie Soggetti
Dentistry,Oral Surgery & Medicine
Journal title
Journal of clinical periodontology → ACNP
ISSN journal
03036979
Volume
20
Issue
10
Year of publication
1993
Pages
707 - 713
Database
ISI
SICI code
0303-6979(1993)20:10<707:EOTEOI>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
A review of the literature was made, focusing on experimental designs used in clinical studies for assessment of the efficacy of interdental cleaning aids with regard to plaque removal and the prevention of car ies and gingivitis. After careful consideration of the pros and cons o f published procedures, an experimental design for such studies is pro posed.