This document discusses toothbrush selection and oral hygiene. It describes how toothbrushing removes dental plaque and prevents oral diseases. Different toothbrush parts like the handle, head, and filaments are explained. A variety of toothbrush types from Vitis suited for daily care, travel, children, sensitive gums/teeth, orthodontics, surgery recovery, wide spaces, implants, and more are outlined. Replacing toothbrushes every 3 months is advised when filaments become worn.

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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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TOOTHBRUSHING
is 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 CARE
DAILY 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 SITUATIONS
SENSITIVE 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 SITUATIONS
SENSITIVE 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 SITUATIONS
SURGERY
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 SITUATIONS
WIDE 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 SITUATIONS
IMPLANTS 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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