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A comparative study of effects of mouth breathing and normal breathing on gingival health in children.

J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent

September 1998

Department of Pedodontia and Preventive Dentistry, Pb. Govt. Dental College and Hospital, Amritsar.

The present study was conducted to assess the effects of mouth breathing, lip seal and upper lip coverage on gingival health of children. 240 school children aged 10-14 years were selected irrespective of sex race and socioeconomic status. They were divided into two major groups i.

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Toothbrush contamination during the procedure of brushing was assessed at different time intervals of usage. A peak value of 100% contamination was found at 1 month interval. Hence, a method suggesting disinfection of the toothbrush was employed by comparing the effectiveness of various disinfecting solutions available in the market so that, the brush does not become a source of potential pathogens.

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