Toothbrush Handle Adaptation using Silicone Impression Putty

From Volume 26, Issue 7, September 1999 | Pages 288-289

Authors

Chris Dickinson

BDS, LDS(RCS), MSC(Pros Dent), DPDH(RCS), DipDSed, MFDS(RCS)

Merton and Sutton Community NHS Trust, Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability, London

Articles by Chris Dickinson

Joanna Millwood

BDS, MSc

Hospital Practitioner, Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability, London

Articles by Joanna Millwood

Abstract

Some patients suffer from conditions that make holding toothbrushes difficult, if not impossible. This article describes a quick, simple and flexible method of adapting toothbrush handles to allow patients the best possible chance of performing adequate oral care.

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