The effect of intrasulcular toothbrushing on the amount of sulcular fluid. 1978

H R Fry

Nineteen young adult Caucasian males had an average Gingival Score of 0.47. Each was asked to demonstrate his present method of toothbrushing. Thirteen used a scrub method, and six combined the scrub and roll methods. Sulcular fluid measurements were taken from the facial aspect of the mandibular left second bicuspid using filter paper strips stained with ninhydrin. An average value of 0.94 mm was obtained. Intrasulcular brushing was performed in the mandibular left posterior segment, for 30 seconds daily for 40 days. The brushing was done by the investigator on 28 days and by the subjects on 12 days. The average Gingival Index score following intrasulcular brushing was 0.26. Sulcular fluid measurements were again taken from the mandibular left second bicuspid. A decreased amount of sulcular fluid was found in six subjects, while nine exhibited an increase and four showed no change. An average sulcular fluid measurement of 0.87 mm resulted following the experimental brushing period. From these data, it can be concluded that, within the limitations of this study, intrasulcular brushing had no significant effect on the amount of gingival fluid.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D005881 Gingiva Oral tissue surrounding and attached to TEETH. Gums,Interdental Papilla,Papilla, Interdental,Gum
D005883 Gingival Crevicular Fluid A fluid occurring in minute amounts in the gingival crevice, believed by some authorities to be an inflammatory exudate and by others to cleanse material from the crevice, containing sticky plasma proteins which improve adhesions of the epithelial attachment, have antimicrobial properties, and exert antibody activity. (From Jablonski, Illustrated Dictionary of Dentistry, 1982) Gingival Exudate,Crevicular Fluid, Gingival,Crevicular Fluids, Gingival,Exudate, Gingival,Exudates, Gingival,Fluid, Gingival Crevicular,Fluids, Gingival Crevicular,Gingival Crevicular Fluids,Gingival Exudates
D005891 Gingivitis Inflammation of gum tissue (GINGIVA) without loss of connective tissue. Gingivitides
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000293 Adolescent A person 13 to 18 years of age. Adolescence,Youth,Adolescents,Adolescents, Female,Adolescents, Male,Teenagers,Teens,Adolescent, Female,Adolescent, Male,Female Adolescent,Female Adolescents,Male Adolescent,Male Adolescents,Teen,Teenager,Youths
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D014099 Toothbrushing The act of cleaning teeth with a brush to remove plaque and prevent tooth decay. (From Webster, 3d ed) Toothbrushings

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