Journal of Dentistry
Volume 35, Issue 7 , Pages 614-622 , July 2007

Effects of toothbrushes with tapered and cross angled soft bristle design on dental plaque and gingival inflammation: A randomized and controlled clinical trial

Received 9 February 2007 ,Revised 17 April 2007 ,Accepted 19 April 2007.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2007.04.005

Journal of Dentistry
Volume 35, Issue 7 , Pages 614-622 , July 2007

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