It is well established that dental plaque on teeth leads to gingivitis and periodontitis, and that several mechanical and chemical methods of plaque control can prevent gingivitis. The aim of the current review is to summarize and synthesize the available scientific evidence supporting practices for mechanical oral hygiene to prevent periodontal diseases. Evidence for contemporary practices of mechanical oral hygiene to prevent periodontal disease relies on studies of gingivitis patients. General recommendations concerning the ideal oral hygiene devices and procedures are still inconclusive. However, toothbrushing and interdental cleaning remain the mainstays of prevention of periodontal diseases. The primary approach requires individually tailored instruction for implementation of a systematic oral hygiene regimen.

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机械口腔卫生的现代实践可预防牙周疾病。

众所周知，牙齿上的牙菌斑会导致牙龈炎和牙周炎，并且多种机械和化学的牙菌斑控制方法可以预防牙龈炎。本综述的目的是总结和综合支持机械口腔卫生以预防牙周疾病的实践的可用科学证据。现代机械口腔卫生预防牙周疾病的证据依赖于对牙龈炎患者的研究。关于理想的口腔卫生设备和程序的一般建议仍然没有定论。然而，牙刷和齿间清洁仍然是预防牙周疾病的主要手段。主要方法需要针对系统性口腔卫生方案实施的个性化指导。