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WHICH TOOTHBRUSH IS BEST FOR ME?

MEDICAL DEPARTMENT DENTAID

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WHY IS TOOTHBRUSHING NECESSARY?

- A toothbrush is the basis of all oral hygiene for the removal of biofilm (dental plaque)

- Biofilm build-up favours the onset of:

GingivitisCaries Periodontitis Mucositis and peri-implantitis

Halitosis

Maintaining good oral health is based on bacterial plaque control

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TOOTHBRUSHINGis the leading method for the removal of bacterial plaque (dental biofilm)

Proper brushing technique (video demo)

Proper quality toothbrushing

THE IMPORTANCE OF BRUSHING

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PARTS OF A TOOTHBRUSH

HANDLE

HEAD

NECK Joins the head and the gripping area

Improves brushing access

Gripping area: facilitates use and provides comfort

Ergonomic

CAP Prevents bacterial contamination

Openings: for quick drying and ventilation

Active part of the brush

Holds the filaments

Shape/size

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VITIS BRUSHES

Diamond-shaped

Size that facilitates access to hard-to-reach areas

2 head types available

• normal head

• access head

2.7 cm

2 cm

HEAD

- Hard-to-reach areas

- Small mouths

- All brushing techniques

- Greater sweeping surface

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VITIS BRUSHES

FILAMENTS Function: to remove dental biofilm and

food debris

Material: nylon high quality TYNEX®

Reduced water absorption

Increased sweeping capacity

Wavy, flat or v-shaped surface pattern

depending on the model for different

needs

Textured and end-rounded: protect

gums and enamel

Monotip attack zone: stiffer

filaments for increased disruption of

biofilm

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VITIS BRUSHES

FILAMENTS

Hardness level depends on:

- Filament material

- Filament and tuft density

- Length of the filaments

- Diameter of the tufts and of the filaments

The hardness level of all VITIS brushes is controlled and suitable for each specific need

These factors also affect the durability of the brush and its ability to remove oral biofilm

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NECK

VITIS BRUSHES

HANDLE Improves accessibility

Orients the head and its filaments

Flexible material: unbreakable and

can be bent to the best position for

each mouth

Ergonomic

Anti-slip gripping area: prevents slipping

Improves brushing hold

CAP Design with entry guide

Has openings: for quick drying and

ventilation

Protects and isolates filaments from

external contaminants

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WHY REPLACE YOUR TOOTHBRUSH EVERY 3 MONTHS?

It is advisable to replace your toothbrush every 3 months (or when filaments appear worn) because:

When brush filaments are damaged they become less effective

Worn filaments are an ideal medium for bacterial growth.

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WHICH BRUSH SHOULD I CHOOSE?

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BRUSH FOR… DAILY CAREDAILY CARE

Indicated for daily oral hygiene of people without oral disease

Textured and end-rounded Tynex® filaments to protect enamel and gums.

2 head types: normal and access, for better access to hard-to-reach areas.

Available in the following hardness levels: soft, medium and hard. Monotip attack zone.

Wavy surface pattern: for increased access to interdental regions.

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BRUSH FOR… DAILY CARE

CARE AWAY FROM HOME

VITIS COMPACT

Indicated for oral hygiene on the go

Small access head

Smaller handle

Available in soft and medium

hardness levels

Wavy surface pattern

CARE FOR CHILDREN

VITIS JUNIOR

Indicated for oral hygiene in children over the age of 3 years

Small head

Soft filaments

Thick, ergonomic handle

Wavy surface pattern

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VITIS GINGIVAL

Indicated for people with sensitive gums and/or with signs of inflammation. Prevents tooth sensitivity caused by gingival recession

Very soft Tynex filaments

Small access head for more accurate and gentle brushing

Flat surface pattern

BRUSH FOR… SPECIFIC SITUATIONSSENSITIVE GUMS

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BRUSH FOR… SPECIFIC SITUATIONS

ORTHODONTICS

VITIS ORTHODONTIC

Indicated for oral hygiene in people with braces

Tynex® filaments with different hardness levels: medium hardness in the middle

(brackets) and soft around the edges (teeth)

V-shaped pattern: Effectively cleans teeth and brackets

Available in normal and access heads

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BRUSH FOR… SPECIFIC SITUATIONSSENSITIVE TEETH

VITIS SENSITIVE

Indicated for people with tooth sensitivity or areas with gingival recession

Very soft and silky Tynex® filaments

Normal head type

Flat surface pattern

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BRUSH FOR… SPECIFIC SITUATIONSSURGERY

VITIS SURGICAL

Indicated during the first 15 days following oral surgery

Extremely soft filaments for

cleaning healing areas

The brush with the most

filaments

Flat surface pattern

VITIS ULTRASOFT

Indicated for the post-surgery period (after using VITIS surgical)

Ultrasoft filaments for

extremely sensitive teeth and

gums

Flat surface pattern

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BRUSH FOR… SPECIFIC SITUATIONSWIDE INTERDENTAL SPACES

VITIS PERIO

Indicated for people with periodontal problems or wide interdental spaces

Soft filaments

Wider spacing between tufts

Flat surface pattern

VITIS MONOTIP

Indicated for cleaning crowded teeth, fixed bridges, braces, wide interdental spaces or spaces from tooth extractions

Rounded head

Filaments with medium

hardness grouped in 8 tufts

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BRUSH FOR… SPECIFIC SITUATIONSIMPLANTS VITIS IMPLANT ANGULAR (1)

Neck bent at an angle facilitates access to hard-to-reach areas around implants and prostheses as well as backmost areas

VITIS IMPLANT MONOTIP (3)

One single tuft. Maximum precision in small spaces including prostheses, bars, attachments, screws, etc.

VITIS IMPLANT SULCULAR (2)

Small, narrow and linear head Removes plaque from gingival sulcus and peri-implant

margin

VITIS IMPLANT BRUSH (4)

Extrasoft filaments. Daily oral hygiene for people with dental implants

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