The Effectiveness Of Different Toothbrush Type On Plaque Removal In Orthodontic Patients

Abstract

Background: Current treatment of fixed orthodontic currently used by many, not only for orthodontic treatment but also part of a modern lifestyle. Treatment of fixed orthodontic is treatment aimed to fix malocclusion and increase awareness of dental care, mastication function, and esthetic. Aims: This research is to acknowledge the effect of orthodontic toothbrush, soft and flat toothbrush and zigzag from toothbrush to decrease index plaks for the fixed orthodontic user. Methods: Quasi-experimental research design and data gathering of primary, collected plaque index examination, before and after brushing with an orthodontic toothbrush, soft and flat toothbrush, and zigzag form toothbrush, using diagnose set with tooth examination format — research sample from six students from the Department of Dental Nursing of Poltekkes Kemenkes Jambi. Sample gathered with purposive sampling technic with the criteria of a fixed orthodontic user on upper and lower jaws. Results: The study on the effect of the orthodontic toothbrush is useful on the reduction index on fixed orthodontic users with t count value of 31.524 and significant at 0.000 (p<0.05). The uses of bristle toothbrushes are beneficial to reduce the index on orthodontic devices with a t count of 11.483 and a significant at 0.000 (p<0.05). The use of effective zig zag bristles on the loss index for fixed orthodontic users allows with a t count of 7.084 and a significance at 0.001 (p<0.05). Conclusion: The use of a better toothbrush for zigzag bristles towards cutting the plaque index in fixed orthodontic wearers. For fixed orthodontic users. To use an orthodontic toothbrush, because it is more effective against reducing the index and using the recommended brushing technique, circular modification bass.