As an adjunct to tooth brushing, interdental brushes (IDBs) are more effective in removing plaque as compared with brushing alone or the combination use of tooth brushing and dental floss

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice

Volumn 12, Issue 2, 2012, Pages 81-83

  Gluch, Joan I ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA   (United States)

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EID: 84862736077     PISSN: 15323382     EISSN: 15323390     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2012.03.016     Document Type: Note

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