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Filter by:The purpose of the study is to test the antibacterial effect of Parodontax toothpaste on plaque formation, and thus gingivitis compared to placebo toothpaste. Each subject will be given 2 plastic splints that are individually adapted to their quadrant 1 and 2. In the splint in the 1st quadrant, Parodontax test toothpaste will be placed, while in the splint in the 2nd quadrant, regular toothpaste will be placed, which the subject uses daily. Each person's set of teeth is otherwise professionally cleaned.
The purpose of this study is to compare between plaque control efficacy of interdental brushes versus interdental floss , for the prevention of periodontal disease (gingivitis) and to determine the most convenient routine interdental plaque control method amongst the two
The objective of this research is to evaluate the oral modifications caused by different types of coke drinks (regular coke and diet coke). The salivary and the dental biofilm pH will be determined in the first minutes after their consumption. Additionally, the bacterial proliferation of dental biofilm will be evaluated.
The study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of manual and electric toothbrush on dental plaque removal by using various intraoral imaging systems. Thirty healthy individuals using the same type of toothbrush for at least 2 years participated in the study. 12 teeth of each individual, including upper and lower anteriors, were examined. Group 1 including volunteers who used to use manual toothbrushes (MT) started to use an electric toothbrush (ET) and Group 2 including volunteers who used to use an ET and started to use a MT for 1 month with the same daily brushing routines. Following the clinical intraoral examination, plaque (PI) and gingival index (GI) measurements were performed 5 hours after brushing. The GI was evaluated through Sillness&Löe Gingival Index. The PI was evaluated according to Quigley and Hein's Plaque Index criteria and was scored clinically on visual inspection and digital imaging systems including FluoreCam, DSLR Camera, D-Light Pro, Smile Lite MDP, iTero Element Flex. The data was evaluated under p<0.005 significant level.
Maintaining proper oral hygiene is essential in the prevention of oral as well as general illness. The use of herbal medicine in dentistry is growing exponentially over the years. Today, herbal medicine is considered an effective alternative to manufactured medication. The objective of this current randomized control study is to assess the anti-plaque efficiency of Miswak (Salvadora Persica) and Eucalyptus toothpaste in the treatment of gingivitis. Materials and Methods: This randomized experimental study enrolled 30 healthy individuals as controls and 30 individuals with mild to moderate gingivitis. The study lasted 20 days and included a two-week washout period between Miswak and Eucalyptus toothpaste. The gingival and plaque index were measured at specific time intervals during the research period.
This early-stage study is designed to determine the efficacy of the CE-approved, antibacterial, dual-light Lumoral method in periodontitis patients. Improved supragingival plaque control can help to also sustain the subgingival plaque management in the long term. In addition, the device might have a photobiomodulation effect on periodontal tissues.
The objectives of this study were to evaluate the inhibitory effect on plaque and the tooth discoloration associated with agents used in the chemical plaque control of oil pulling in comparison with chlorhexidine-containing mouthwash and water in a four-day plaque regrowth model. One hundred dentistry students were included in this randomized, parallel-group, placebo-controlled clinical study. In this study, participants were divided into 5 equal groups: Group 1: Gargling with 0.2% chlorhexidine; Group 2: Oil pulling with coconut oil; Group 3: Oil pulling with black cumin oil; Group 4: Oil pulling with terebinth oil; Group 4: Gargling with distilled water. Participants were instructed to refrain from mechanical oral hygiene and rinse only with the allocated mouth rinse during the four-day period. The differences in plaque index, gingival index, and tooth discoloration were evaluated in the study.
The rationale of our study is to compare the efficacy of natural honey base preparation with other commercially available mouthwashes i.e chlorhexidine base in prevention of dental plaque formation as honey is readily available and cost effective and organic in nature. This study will help to provide the data of our community and positive result may provide a new method of oral hygiene maintenance with fewer side effects. We will be able to deliver the best anti-plaque agent.
Micro-CT is a non-destructive imaging method with high resolution and allows to examine all tooth structures individually. Pre- and post-application images obtained by micro-CT can be superimposed and differences can be precisely detected. Intraoral scanners in CAD/CAM systems also provide non-destructive image scanning. CAD/CAM are systems that are widely used in dentistry today. Access to the device is easier than micro-CT. This study was focused on to compare two different imaging methods by assessing changes caused by sodium bicarbonate and glycine air polishing on the tooth surfaces.
Since plaque control forms the basis for caries prevention, the type of toothpaste and its constituents becomes more important. Toothpaste containing fluoride are widely popular and fluorides have been historically reported to have effects against dental caries. However, the fluoride safe doses are still discussed ,because fluoride has toxicity and causing fluorosis. The aim of the current research is to find alternative agent that can be used without side effects.