Is frequency of tooth brushing a risk factor for periodontitis? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Objectives The epidemiology of periodontitis regarding oral‐hygiene practices particularly the frequency of tooth brushing has been the subject of relatively few dedicated studies. This paper provides a systematic review of available relevant epidemiological studies and a meta‐analysis of the effect...

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Published in:	Community dentistry and oral epidemiology Vol. 43; no. 2; pp. 116 - 127
Main Authors:	Zimmermann, Heiko, Zimmermann, Nils, Hagenfeld, Daniel, Veile, Annette, Kim, Ti-Sun, Becher, Heiko
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Denmark Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.04.2015
Subjects:	Adolescent Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Dentistry epidemiologic studies Epidemiology Female Gum disease Humans Male meta-analysis Middle Aged Oral hygiene periodontitis Periodontitis - etiology Risk Factors tooth brushing Toothbrushing - adverse effects Toothbrushing - statistics & numerical data Young Adult tooth brushing epidemiologic studies meta-analysis epidemiology oral hygiene periodontitis
ISSN:	0301-5661, 1600-0528, 1600-0528
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