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[[Image:TePe Interdental Brushes original.jpg|thumb|TePe Interdental Brushes, color coded according to ISO 16409.]]
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An '''interdental brush''', also called an '''interproximal brush''' or a '''proxy brush''', is a small brush, typically disposable, either supplied with a reusable angled plastic handle or an integral handle, used for cleaning between [[tooth|teeth]] and between the wire of [[dental brace]]s and the teeth. Brushes are available in a range of widths, color coded as per ISO 16409. Interdental brushes are classified according to ISO standard 16409:2006. The ISO brush sizes range from 1 to 7. The ISO brush size is determined by the PHD or Passage Hole Diameter in mm. This PHD is the minimum diameter of a hole that the interdental brush will pass through without deforming the brush wire stem.
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! Brush Color !! Brush Size !! Wire Size!! Passage Hole Diameter (PHD)
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| Pink || 0 || 0.4mm
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| Orange || 1 || 0.45mm|| <=0.8mm
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| Red || 2 || 0.5mm || 0.9 mm-1.0 mm
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| Blue || 3 || 0.6mm || 1.1 mm-1.2 mm
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| Yellow || 4 || 0.7mm|| 1.3 mm-1.5 mm
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| Green || 5 || 0.8mm|| 1.6 mm-1.8 mm
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| Purple || 6 || 1.1mm|| >1.9 mm
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| Grey || 7 || 1.3mm
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| Black || 7 || 1.5mm
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== See also ==
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* [[End-tufted brush]]
* [[Dental floss]]
* [[Floss pick]]

==External links==
* [http://www.iso.org/iso/iso_catalogue/catalogue_tc/catalogue_detail.htm?csnumber=41012 ISO 16409] - ISO 16409 standards for interdental brushes

[[Category:Dental equipment]]
[[Category:Oral hygiene]]


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