Manual and electric toothbrush - Manuele tandenborstel (+ geschiedenis) - history

3 important questions on Manual and electric toothbrush - Manuele tandenborstel (+ geschiedenis) - history

A good toothbrush is....(6P)?


What for dimension does a toothbrush have?

  • Conforms to the patient's individual needs (size, shape, structure)
  • Is easily and efficiently manipulated
  • Is easy to clean and dry
  • Is durable and inexpensive
  • Must be comfortable in the hand
  • Has rounded filament



  • total length about 15-19cm
    • junior and children are smaller
  • heights of bristles or filaments are 11 mm

What is the composition from the handle of the toothbrush?

What are the features  and variation of the form from the handle of the toothbrush?

  • Plastic or a combination of polymers
    • features: durable, resistance to moisture, pleasing to the eye, low cost and easy to manipulate



features (form)
  • easy to grip, does not slip or twist during use, no sharp corners or protrusions, light but strong


Variation (form)
  • twisted, bent straight or at an angle to the shaft
    • to adapt the brush to hard-to-reach areas of the mouth
  • A wide diameter
    • easy for patient with limited dexterity such asl children, elderly persons or those with disabilities

Handle =

Head =

Shaft =

= the part you hold in your hand while brushing your teeth

= the working end → consists of bunches (tufts) of hairs or filaments and the "plate" that the bushes are in

= the part that connects the handle to the head

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