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A multi ‐centre randomised clinical trial of oral hygiene interventions following stroke—A 6‐month trial
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of two oral health promotion (OHP) programmes to reduce dental plaque levels following stroke. A multi‐centre randomised clinical control trial was conducted among patients hospitalised following stroke in Malaysia. Patients were randomly allocated to two OHP groups: (i) control group who received the conventional method for plaque control—daily manual tooth brushing with a standardised commercial toothpaste, (ii) test group—who received an intense method for plaque control—daily powered tooth brushing with 1% Chlorhexidine gel. Oral health assessments were performed a...
Source: Journal of Oral Rehabilitation - November 23, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: N. Ab Malik, S. Mohamad Yatim, F. Abdul Razak, O. L. T. Lam, L. Jin, L. S. W. Li, C. McGrath Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

A multi ‐centre randomized clinical trial of oral hygiene interventions following stroke – a 6‐months trial
ConclusionBoth, ‘Conventional’ and ‘Intense’ oral health promotion programmes may successfully reduce dental plaque during stroke rehabilitation and are of comparable effectiveness. Baseline dental plaque levels and functional dependency level were key factors associated with dental plaque levels at follow‐up at 6‐months.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: Journal of Oral Rehabilitation - November 1, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Normaliza Ab Malik, Saari Mohamad Yatim, Fathilah Abdul Razak, Otto Lok Tao Lam, Lijian Jin, Leonard. S. W. Li, Colman McGrath Tags: Original Article Source Type: research