The use of medium bristle toothbrushes is associated with the incidence of gingival fissures.

Douglas RomittiAdriane V FagundesPatrícia D M AngstMaximiliano S GomesSabrina C GomesRui Vicente Oppermann

Published in: Clinical oral investigations (2021)

Both toothbrushes led to the GF occurrence. Nonetheless, medium bristles toothbrushes determined a 3.58 times greater risk of developing these lesions. Clinical relevance The use of medium bristle brush is associated with greater incidence of gingival fissures. The presence of gingival fissures should be considered by the clinician when evaluating the toothbrushing habits of patients.

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