Effects of Waxed Dental Floss Inclusion in the Regimen of Oral Health of Antarctic Personnel

Abstract

Oral health indices were compared for two groups of subjects. One group was trained to use dental floss, the other was not. Professional guidance was rendered at monthly examinations. Oral health indices showed progressive improvement during the winter-over period but regressed towards baseline levels just prior to leaving the Antarctic. This corroborates results of other studies and re-emphasized the need for improved motivational stimulation if high levels of personal oral hygiene are to be maintained in personnel who are subjected to operationally induced stress factors. Statistical inference drawn from the data gathered suggests that dental floss, used regularly as an adjunct to other home care procedures, can aid in achieving and maintaining a significantly higher level of gingival health than is attainable without the use of dental floss.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 27, 1974
Accession Number
AD0786764

Entities

People

  • Earl F. Fisher
  • George T. Eden
  • Maurice A. Mazzarella
  • Robert G. Esquire

Organizations

  • Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antarctica
  • Biomedical Research
  • Connecticut
  • Dentistry
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Hygiene
  • Inclusions
  • Medical Personnel
  • Mouth Diseases
  • Navy
  • Oral Health
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Statistical Inference
  • Submarine Bases
  • Submarines
  • Teeth

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  • Medicine

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