Publications by authors named "Maria Faus-Damia"
Background: There has been an increase in the use of white label manual toothbrushes and a greater increase in inquiries for discomfort of the gingiva and mucosa.
Material And Methods: A randomized, double-blind, cross-over clinical trial was made of four white brand toothbrushes versus a control brush (Vitis Suave®), with the recording of plaque index, bleeding upon probing, and gingival abrasions following utilization of the different brushes.
Results: All the brushes except Deliplus® were equally effective in terms of plaque removal (p<0.
Traumatic dental injuries among schoolchildren in Valencia, Spain.
María Faus-Damiá Teresa Alegre-Domingo Ignacio Faus-Matoses Vicente Faus-Matoses Vicente-José Faus-Llácer
Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal
March 2011
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to identify factors influencing dental trauma in children aged 6 to 18 years in Valencia.
- Over two months, 1,325 students were clinically examined and interviewed, revealing a 6% prevalence of dental injuries, predominantly in boys aged 12-18 and linked mainly to games.
- The findings suggest a need for community educational programs to address the causes, prevention, and management of dental trauma despite the relatively low prevalence.