Standardization of oral hygiene tools
CAVITY
All participants were issued with identical oral hygiene tools according to their assigned groups to standardize the experimental conditions (Fig. Group 1 (MTB): A Group 2 (MCS): Group 3 (STB): Participants in this group received the small-head, soft-bristle Compact Systema® toothbrush and Colgate® Maximum Cavity Protection (Great Regular Flavor) toothpaste.Participants were instructed to use the designated oral hygiene tool twice daily. Additionally, participants were asked to bring along the designated oral hygiene tools at each visit for the compliance assessment of the oral hygiene methods.