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Filter by:Dental caries is a polymicrobial infection originally thought to be caused by Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacilli. However, unprecedented developments in modern molecular techniques have demonstrated that several microbial species are associated with the disease in addition to streptococci and lactobacilli. Dental caries initiation and progression is a dynamic process in which demineralization of the tooth structure, as a result of acid production from acidogenic bacteria (due to carbohydrate metabolism) is being counteracted by the remineralization of the tooth surface by strong alkali production by certain bacteria in the dental biofilm. The aim of the present study is to identify the different microbiota in the oral biofilm using new laboratory techniques as well as the levels of salivary proteins in caries-free compared with caries active Arab children.
This Phase I randomized pilot trial will assess the efficacy of a fixed incentive payment program and drawing incentive payment program versus a control program to promote early childhood caries (ECC) preventive health behaviors (i.e., toothbrushing performance and dental visit attendance) for young children of predominantly Latino parents/caregivers enrolled in/waitlisted for Early Head Start (EHS) home visit programs.
The objective of this study is to evaluate the clinical efficacy of a new toothpaste containing stannous fluoride (SnF) as compared to Colgate Fluoride Toothpaste in reducing gingivitis and dental plaque.
The aim of this study is to evaluate the ability of a prototype power toothbrush (PTB) versus a manual toothbrush in healthy, right-handed manual toothbrush (MTB) participants with no signs of periodontal disease or excessive recession to remove dental plaque after a single tooth brushing event. Prior to each treatment visit, participants will abstain from oral hygiene for a period of 12 hours preceding a pre-brushing dental plaque evaluation. Participants will then brush once under supervision for 2 minutes in 'Gum line' mode and 1-minute in 'Interdental' mode after which re-disclosing and a post-brushing plaque assessment will be carried out.
The objectives are a) to determine the scores of general self-efficacy (GSE) and oral hygiene related self-efficacy (OHSE) b) to evaluate the relations between the scores of GSE and OHSE c) to examine the changes in OHSE scores and the relationship between OHSE and PI scores after motivation and oral hygiene instructions. OHSE scores could be an indicator in predicting daily plaque control of patients. Also, it may be needed to show greater interest about motivation and oral hygiene instructions especially for smokers and OHSE-low group patients.
The aim of this analysis was to pool data from 6 GSK studies with similar clinical design to investigate the overall efficacy of a test dentifrice containing 67% w/w sodium bicarbonate in the treatment of gingivitis and plaque accumulation after 6, 12 and 24 weeks of twice-daily brushing at home relative to a negative control dentifrice. The pooled analysis was planned and conducted after completion of all six independent studies.
The objective of the study is to evaluate and compare the efficacy of an experimental power brush to a regular manual brush in the reduction of gingivitis and dental plaque over an 8 week period by using the Modified Gingival Index, the Gingival Bleeding Index and the Rustogi Modification of the Navy Plaque Index.
Space maintainers are appliances that applied when primary teeth were lost prematurely because of many reasons such as tooth decay, trauma, lack of germ of permanent tooth.4 Space problems play an important role in practice of dentistry and also understanding of the dental development in the primary and mixed dentitions could help to intercept the malocclusion.The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of applied space maintainers on periodontal health and dental status after teeth missing in pediatric dentistry clinic.
This Phase II stratified randomized prevention trial will assess the efficacy of a behavioral economic theory-based financial incentive drawing program versus a control regimen to promote early childhood caries (ECC) preventive health behaviors (toothbrushing performance) for young children of predominantly Latino parents/caregivers in Early Head Start (EHS) and day care center programs.
1. Plaque level in subjects using the Modified Circular method is different from that in subjects using natural tooth brushing method. 2. Gingivitis level in subjects using the Modified Circular method is different from that in subjects using natural tooth brushing method. 3. Level of plaque after using the Modified Circular method is different from that before using the method. 4. Level of gingivitis after using the Modified Circular method is different from that before using the method.