Influence of tongue brushing and scraping on the oral microflora of periodontitis patients
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DOI: 10.1111/jre.12489
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To examine the effect of tongue cleaning with a tongue scraper (TS) or toothbrush (TB) in patients with periodontitis. BACKGROUND The tongue is a possible reservoir for bacterial (re)colonization of the periodontal tissues in… read more here.
Keywords: influence tongue; tongue cleaning; patients periodontitis; tongue ... See more keywords
Prevalence of Tongue Cleaning Using a Toothbrush: A Questionnaire Survey in Fukui Prefecture, Japan
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DOI: 10.1155/2019/6320261
Abstract: Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the tongue cleaning habits using toothbrushes among outpatients of the University of Fukui Hospital and a private hospital in Fukui Prefecture. Methods We administered a questionnaire… read more here.
Keywords: fukui prefecture; participants replied; survey; tongue cleaning ... See more keywords