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Assessment of Infant's Cooperation and Mother's Preferences During the Removal of Biofilm Using Tooth Wipes and Wet Gauze - A Cross-over Trial

Author(s) Usha GV, Simran Genescia
Country India
Abstract Aim of the study: To assess the effectiveness of tooth wipes wet gauze piece in removal of biofilm from anterior teeth of children aged between 8 to 24 months. To evaluate the babies cooperation level and mothers’ acceptance rate during biofilm removal.
Materials and methods: A cross over (within subjects) study was conducted among 30 children aged between 8 to 24 months. The participants were randomly divided into two groups. The mothers’ in both the groups used two different biofilm removal methods (tooth wipes and wet gauze piece) one in each intervention phase.
Results: Tooth wipes and wet gauze both significantly reduced the biofilm (p<0.05). Babies had better behavior using tooth wipes, and mothers accepted tooth wipes compared to wet gauze (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Tooth wipes are more effective in removing dental biofilm and are well accepted by mothers as well as babies.
Keywords Dental biofilm, Early Childhood Caries, Infants, Oral Hygiene Methods
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 5, Issue 4, July-August 2023
Published On 2023-08-06
Cite This Assessment of Infant's Cooperation and Mother's Preferences During the Removal of Biofilm Using Tooth Wipes and Wet Gauze - A Cross-over Trial - Usha GV, Simran Genescia - IJFMR Volume 5, Issue 4, July-August 2023. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i04.5048
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i04.5048
Short DOI https://doi.org/gskdx2
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