ISSN : 0376-4672
Dental caries and periodontitis are the major concerns of oral disease to human, and its etiologic factor is dental biofilm. The aim of this study is to discuss the clinical application method and the meaning of dental biofilm control in the disabled patients. Generally, ultrasonic scaler are likely to generate excessive stimulus to the disabled patients. Rubber cup application using Ni-Ti engine could remove dental biofilm more comfortably to the disabled patients.
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