Offsetting the increased plaque formation in partial denture wearers by tooth brushing

摘要

SummaryIn two experiments, each running for 2 weeks, plaque formation was studied on forty‐two teeth acting as abutments for removable partial dentures. In the first experiment, only ordinary tooth brushing was practised. Plaque accumulation was rapid, yielding scores ranging between 2 and 5. In the second experiment, following instruction in intensive tooth brushing, plaque scores were depressed to approximately 1.5 and belo