The toothbrush is subject to inevitable bacterial contamination determined by its contact with the micro-organisms found in the oral cavity.
The head of the toothbrush, due to its complex structure, is particularly susceptible to a more substantial contamination, which leaves it with an infective charge for the next use.
Clinical studies examined the residual microbial contamination by Streptococcus Mutans (the most important cavity-forming micro-organism) after daily use; comparing a traditional toothbrush to the Silver Care toothbrush with its silver-plated head.
The data obtained highlights the antibacterial activity of the silver ions deposited on the surface of the toothbrush head after normal domestic use (see graph).
SUMMARY: on contact with water, the pure silver that covers the head, activates a natural and continuous antibacterial process.
*Extract of "Il Dentista Moderno' Dec '99
Testing carried out by the University of Milan |
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BACTERIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS:
Comparative tests between Silver Care® and traditional toothbrushes, show, as illustrated by the graph, the level of the reduction of Streptococcus Mutans, considered the principle cavity-forming bacteria. |
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