The effectiveness of manual versus powered toothbrushes for plaque removal and gingival health: A meta-analysis

Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology

Volumn 16, Issue 2, 2012, Pages 156-160

  Vibhute, Akshay ^a   Vandana, K L ^a  

^a Davangere   (India)

Author keywords

Common type of control toothbrush; electric; ionic; meta analysis; powered brush; ultrasonic

Indexed keywords

EID: 84866699814     PISSN: 0972124X     EISSN: 09751580     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4103/0972-124X.99255     Document Type: Review

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