Mapping the Product Range of Interdental Brushes: Sizes, Shapes, and Forces
Conclusions: The determination of the PHD is a reproducible instrument for most brushes currently on the market. In vitro, forces developed based on this classification are mostly moderate, thus unlikely to cause periodontal trauma. Given the discontinuous range and unclear labelling of available products, the development of a simplified classification system by usage of the PHD may benefit the practitioner and patient alike by contributing to improve oral hygiene behaviours.
Source: Oral health and Preventive dentistry - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research