Julio Arteaga, Johan AntonioJohan AntonioJulio ArteagaMejia Cordoba, YolimaYolimaMejia CordobaPerea hincapié, Katheryn AndreaKatheryn AndreaPerea hincapiéMartínez Hurtado, Angelica MaríaAngelica MaríaMartínez HurtadoMartínez Cajas, Carlos HumbertoMueses Marín, Héctor Fabio2026-06-162026-06-162009-05-30https://repositorio.unicoc.edu.co/handle/SII-Unicoc/2714Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of the Stillman brushing technique versus the Bass brushing technique in the removal of bacterial plaque in schoolchildren. Materials and methods: The children who participated in the study were enrolled from third to sixth grade and were randomly distributed into two groups. Group A received instruction on the Stillman brushing technique, while Group B received instruction on the Bass brushing technique. Four visits were conducted during which the O’Leary index was applied and reinforcement of each brushing technique was provided to the corresponding group. Results: The average dental plaque index in all schoolchildren, regardless of the brushing technique used, showed a reduction in bacterial plaque levels. Conclusions: It was observed that both brushing techniques are effective in the removal of bacterial plaque, with the Stillman technique being more effective due to its ease of application. Keywords: periodontal index, oral hygiene index, dental plaque index, health promotion, dental prophylaxis, dental deposits.OBJETIVOS. El propósito del presente estudio fue comparar la efectividad de la técnica de cepillado de Stillman vs la de Bass en la remoción de placa bacteriana en los estudiantes dónde los niños que participaron en el estudio cursaban de tercero a sexto grado, se distribuyeron aleatoriamente en dos grupos, donde se les explicó de manera independiente al grupo A la técnica de cepillado de Stillman y al grupo B la técnica de cepillado de Bass. Se hicieron cuatro visitas durante las cuales se aplicó el índice de O’Leary, instrucción de las técnicas con su refuerzo a cada grupo. RESULTADOS. El promedio del IPB en todos los escolares sin importar la técnica. CONCLUSIONES. Se observó que las dos técnicas de cepillado son efectivas en la remoción de placa bacteriana siendo más efectiva la técnica de Stillman por su facilidad.13 pp.application/pdfesIndice periodontalindice de higiene bucalindice de placa dentalpromocidn de la saludprofilaxis dentaldepositos dentariosInvestigación de campotext::thesis::bachelor thesisTOCa-0206-3Periodontal indexoral higiene indexdental plaque indexhelalth promotiondental prophylaxisdental deposites.openAccess