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High magnification SEM of toothbrush bristles before (left) and after (right) the abrasive challenge. Note the twisted 

High magnification SEM of toothbrush bristles before (left) and after (right) the abrasive challenge. Note the twisted 

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Tooth surface loss is an increasingly recognised clinical problem and so there are an increasing number of in vitro studies investigating factors that modify effects at the tooth surface. A literature review found that erosion and abrasion studies often quantify the amount of tooth loss; this means that conditions used to simulate acidic and abra...

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... In addition, modern toothpaste has different abrasivity values due to its complex formulation. 8 Consequently, there is a need to understand their clinical applications vis-à-vis effectiveness and safety concerns, in order to avoid surface damage of the enamel and dentine. 6,11 The knowledge is vital to reduce the negative impact of toothpaste abrasiveness on exposed cementum and dentine surfaces, 12 and reopening of the occlusion of dentine tubules during brushing procedure, 13 resulting in dentine loss. ...
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