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industry report hygiene in orthodontics Oral hygiene in orthodontics How to use interdental brushes in orthodontic care Interdental brushes allow for efective prevention of dental caries and periodontal disease and should ideally be used before, during and after orthodon- tic treatment. To maximise the potential for atrau- matic, efective and acceptable cleaning without harm to the papillae, CURAPROX ofers ultra-fine bristles, extra thin wire cores and a durable system for all of its interdental brushing systems. Devel- oped to suit the orthodontist’s needs, the CPS 07, CPS 14 and CPS 18 interdental brushes are espe- cially capable of cleaning wires and brackets. With an accessi bility of 2 mm and an efectiveness of 8 mm, the CPS 18 allows for excellent cleaning of the outer wires, whereas the CPS 14 is especially suitable for the inner wires. The CPS 07 allows for complete cleaning of the gaps between the teeth. CURAPROX has placed special focus on the comfortable use of international brush holders for the specific needs of orthodontic patients. For ex- ample, the UHS 451 holder has a smart click system During orthodontic treatment, many patients seek advice on how to clean their braces efec- tively and gently. Since ordinary toothbrushes and interdental brushes are not suitable for or- thodontic appliances, Swiss oral care provider Curaden, under its CURAPROX brand, is now of- fering the new Ortho Kit. This specialised kit con- tains the CS ortho ultra soft toothbrush, the CS 1009 single brush, the CPS 07, CPS 14 and CPS 18 interdental brushes, and ortho wax. The Ortho Kit is a perfectly combined set of products and gives dental professionals the best option for im- proving orthodontic patients’ oral hygiene. When used correctly, the right toothbrush should dislodge and remove plaque through small circular movements along the gingival margin. Demonstrating the right balance between com- fort and efectiveness, the CS ortho ultra soft toothbrush is specifically designed to clean both teeth and orthodontic appliances. With 5,460 filaments, the compact brush head allows for easy cleaning of the brackets’ outer surfaces and its shape helps patients brush at the right angle. Each filament has a diameter of 0.1 mm, allowing the production of a head with many fine, though durable, bristles. The groove in the middle of the brush head accommodates the brackets and wires to allow the brush to clean the teeth better. In addition, the octagonal handle facilitates brush- ing at an angle of 45°. The CS ortho ultra soft toothbrush cleans eficiently and thoroughly and has gained an outstanding reputation among ortho dontic practices and patients. Patients wearing orthodontic appliances have to exercise particular care in their oral hygiene, since bacteria can accumulate more easily around the brackets and wire surfaces. A single-tufted toothbrush, the CS 1009 is particularly suited for use on wires and brackets. The brush adapts to the contours of the brackets, can easily be moved from the top to the bottom, and is gentle on the gingivae. The CS 1009 also adapts to the anat- omy of the gingival margin, making it an indis- pensable expert tool that every orthodontist should use. 32 ortho 2/2017