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Spit No Rinse Toothbrushing Technique Against Dental Caries Formation
Objectives: This study determined the effectiveness of the spit no rinse toothbrushing technique against dental caries formation which was observed after six months of the technique.
Methods: Study protocol was approved by the CEU Institutional Ethics and Review Council (IERC). Subjects of the study were students of St. Jerome Academy, ages 3-11 with no carious teeth, can spit and follow protocol. Out of the 219 total population examined, 35 caries free students qualified but only 24 were able to follow protocol up to the 6th month. Initial oral examination was recorded and served as the baseline for the study. Practical demonstration and drill on spit no rinse toothbrushing with fluoride toothpaste was done and subjects were instructed to follow technique at home every morning and at bed time for six months. Part of the demonstration was to show the correct application of smear layer of toothpaste among the toddler while pea - sized amount was recommended for use among 6 years old and above. The drill was counted as the first day of the study, then six months later, students were recalled and another oral examination was performed and recorded as the final result of the study.
Results: Findings showed that of the 24 students, 23 of them continued to be caries free after following spit no rinse toothbrushing technique. Only one participant developed dental caries on the posterior teeth.
Conclusions: Result of the study suggests that the spit no rinse toothbrushing technique is a favorable measure against dental caries formation.
Methods: Study protocol was approved by the CEU Institutional Ethics and Review Council (IERC). Subjects of the study were students of St. Jerome Academy, ages 3-11 with no carious teeth, can spit and follow protocol. Out of the 219 total population examined, 35 caries free students qualified but only 24 were able to follow protocol up to the 6th month. Initial oral examination was recorded and served as the baseline for the study. Practical demonstration and drill on spit no rinse toothbrushing with fluoride toothpaste was done and subjects were instructed to follow technique at home every morning and at bed time for six months. Part of the demonstration was to show the correct application of smear layer of toothpaste among the toddler while pea - sized amount was recommended for use among 6 years old and above. The drill was counted as the first day of the study, then six months later, students were recalled and another oral examination was performed and recorded as the final result of the study.
Results: Findings showed that of the 24 students, 23 of them continued to be caries free after following spit no rinse toothbrushing technique. Only one participant developed dental caries on the posterior teeth.
Conclusions: Result of the study suggests that the spit no rinse toothbrushing technique is a favorable measure against dental caries formation.