| Abstract | Oralna higijena je vrlo važna kako zbog oralnog tako i zbog općeg zdravlja pojedinca.
Osnovni predmet održavanja oralne higijene je četkica za zube koja se prvi put pojavljuje u
šesnaestom stoljeću. Izađivana je od čekinja vepra koje su se umetale u drvo ili kost. S
godinama proizvodnja napreduje pa je tako posljedično napredovala i sama četkica za zube.
Upravo zbog toga postaje dostupnija te je danas rasprostranjena u većini zemalja. Danas na
tržištu postoji raznolik izbor četkica pa tako svatko može pronaći onu koja njemu odgovara.
Vlakna koja su proizvedena od najlona imaju svoj vijek trajanja pa bi tako četkicu trebalo
mijenjati svakih 2-3 mjeseca. Tako stupanj istrošenosti vlakana ovisi ne samo o sili kojom se
zubi četkaju, već i tehnici četkanja pojedinca. Postoji više metoda četkanja: horizontalna,
vertikalna, Bassova, Fonesova, Stillmanova, Chartesova, Watanabeova, a neke od njih su i
modificirane.
Prva električna četkica za zube proizvedena je 1938. godine i do danas je zabilježen
veliki napredak u dizajnu, ali i načinu rada. Možemo ih podijeliti prema vrsti: vibrirajuće i
oscilacijsko-rotirajuće te prema brzini rada: standardne, zvučne i ultrazvučne te ionske. Kako
bi se motiviralo pojedince na provođenje oralne higijene današnje četkice dizajnirane su tako
da se olakša uporaba istih. |
| Abstract (english) | Oral hygiene is very important for both oral and general health of the individual. The
basic object of maintaining oral hygiene is the toothbrush, which first appeared in the sixteenth
century. It was made from boar bristles that were inserted into wood or bone. Over the years,
production has progressed, so the toothbrush itself has also progressed as a result. This is
precisely why it is becoming more available and is now widespread in most countries. Today,
there is a wide selection of brushes on the market, so everyone can find the one that suits them.
Fibers made of nylon have their own lifespan, so the brush should be changed every 2-3 months.
Therefore, the degree of fibers wear depends not only on the force with which the teeth are
brushed, but also on the individual's brushing technique. There are several brushing methods:
horizontal, vertical, Bass's, Fones's, Stillman's, Chartes's, Watanabe's, and some of them are
also modified.
The first electric toothbrush was produced in 1938, and to this day great progress has been
recorded not only in design, but also in the way it works. We can divide them according to type:
vibrating and oscillating-rotating, and according to the speed of operation: standard, sonic,
ultrasonic and ion. In order to motivate individuals to practice oral hygiene, today's
toothbrushes are designed to facilitate their use. |
