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Objective
Hypothesis H0 : Structural tooth loss is not significantly different between before and after brushing with excessive force on enamel surface.
H1 : Structural tooth loss is significantly different between before and after brushing with excessive force on enamel surface.
Study design: Experimental study
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| brushing force | Experimental |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| brushing force | Procedure | Using duplication method, vertical force was applied from 1-5.5 N in linear mesial-distal brushing motion at 4 strokes per second for 5 seconds Force was increase 0.5 N in every testing until plaque was completely removed from enamel surface |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| optimum force | The toothbrush holder was adjusted allowing toothbrush bristle to press onto the tooth surface until the loading monitor indicated the designated vertical loading force. Loading force was applied from a minimum of 1 N, with an increment of 1 N to a maximum of 6 N. The optimum force which remove all dental plaque from tooth surface will recorded. | 5 seconds |
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Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Kanyawat rattanasuwan | Department of Oral Medicine and Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Bangkok Thailand | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Faculty of Dentistry | Ratchathewi | Bangkok | 10400 | Thailand |
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