Clinical Effect Of Commercially Available Two Herbal Dentifrices On The Control Of Plaque And Gingivitis.

Background & Objectives: Main aim of this study was to evaluate the anti-plaque and anti-inflammatory effect of commercially available two herbal dentifrices that is Colgate herbal and Patanjali dantkanti. Method and material: This was a cross-over study.34 participants were selected and were randomly assigned to the group A [patanjali dantkanti followed by colgate herbal] (n=17) and group B [colgate herbal followed by patanjali dantkanti] (n=17). After phase 1 therapy, allocated toothpaste was given to the participants. Clinical parameter like plaque score, gingival inflammation score and approximal plaque score were measured at baseline and after 15 days. After 1 week washout period again this parameter were recorded and then after 15 days. Result: In group A plaque score was significantly reduced from 1.30±0.16 to 0.53±0.19, gingival inflammation score reduced from 1.37±0.20 to 0.57±0.17 and approximal plaque score reduced from 0.83±0.12 to 0.36±0.12. In group B plaque score was significantly reduced from 1.33±0.21 to 0.57±0.26, gingival inflammation score reduced from 1.34±0.25 to 0.59±0.24 and approximal plaque score reduced from 0.77±0.16 to 0.35±0.09. It was seen that the inter-group differences in terms of plaque score (p=0.908), gingival inflammation score (p=0.448) and approximal plaque score (p=0.147). Conclusion:Both the herbal toothpaste showed significant reduction in terms of plaque score, gingival inflammation score and approximal plaque score but when intergroup analysis was performed significant difference among both the groups was not seen.

‘CBCT – A positive amelioration in periodontics’.

With the advent in the technology, accurate examination techniques, especially for delicate structures in the oral and maxillofacial regions are required over conventional x-rays, which are mere 2D (2-dimensional) representations of the 3D (3-dimensional) oral structures. Hence, a radiographic tool with a 3D presentation like that of CBCT (Cone beam computed tomography) technology is preferred in pre- and post-treatment assessment of periodontal defects & implant placements.CBCT technology has been used for almost 2 decades, but was previously more expensive to be used in routine dental practice. Recent developments in this field have made its use more practical in routine dentistry.This literature review, emphasizes the invent, development, working, uses, benefits & limitations of dentascan when used in Periodontics.