An in vitro model has been developed for the purpose of evaluating the cleaning ability of dentifrices. A stained film is slowly deposited on enamel sections and subsequently removed using a mechanical brushing procedure. Results from this test procedure compare favorably with the results of controlled, clinical cleaning studies.
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