Question: Do a Profilometric Study to Assess the Role of Toothbrush and Toothpaste in Abrasion Process?
Answer: Besides supporting the fact that toothpaste is needed to create a significant abrasion, this study also showed that a softer toothbrush can cause more abrasion than harder ones. The flexibility of bristles is only secondary to abrasion process and abrasivity of dentifrice has an important role in abrasion process.