A METHOD FOR SELECTING AM ORAL HYGIENE TECHNIC FOR USE IN SPACE CABIN SIMULATOR FLIGHTS

摘要

Five oral hygiene technics were evaluated for use in the USAF space cabin simulator and, ultimately, in actual space missions. The control tcchnic consisted of the use of toothbrush, dentifrice, dental floss, and water rinse. The oral hygiene methods evaluated wee: (1) chewing gum only; (2) toothbrush only; (3) toothbrush and dental floss; and (4) toothbrush and water rinse. Each method was tested for ten days.