Individually Modeled 3D Printed Toothbrush and Interproximal Brush Handle With Name for Patients With Limited Manual Dexterity

被引：2

作者：

Colvenkar, Shreya ^{[1
]}

Kunusoth, Ramesh ^{[2
]}

Prakash, Rathod ^{[2
]}

Alwala, Aditya Mohan ^{[2
]}

Kumar, Sabavat Ashok ^{[3
]}

机构：

[1] MNR Dent Coll & Hosp, Dept Prosthodont, Sangareddy, India

[2] MNR Dent Coll & Hosp, Dept Oral & Maxillofacial Surg, Sangareddy, India

[3] Dent Unit Assam Rifles 8, Dept Prosthodont, Assam, India

来源：

CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE | 2022年 / 14卷 / 07期

关键词：

interproximal brush; customized; oral hygiene; handle; toothbrush;

D O I：

10.7759/cureus.27097

中图分类号：

R5 [内科学];

学科分类号：

1002 ; 100201 ;

摘要：

Maintenance of proper oral hygiene is a cumbersome task when hand and finger movement is restricted. The customized handle allows better grip on the toothbrush, making it easier to brush teeth or dentures. This increases self-esteem by reducing their dependency on others. This article describes a method of fabricating a 3D printed two-in-one customized handle for a patient with limited manual dexterity. The 3D printed handle is simple and requires less fabrication time than other methods. The customized handle is strong, durable, and resistant to water absorption. It also allows reuse with a new brush design, thus saving additional time and cost. In addition, using a customized toothbrush handle is more effective in oral plaque control than a standard toothbrush.

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