Role of dentifrice in plaque removal: A clinical trial.
Artigo
em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-139851
ABSTRACT
Background:
The precise role of dentifrice in plaque removal has been debatable. While a considerable volume of literature attributes several beneficial properties and glorifies the role of dentifrice, a small body of researchers questions its efficacy. Lingering doubts are emerging about the plaque removal efficacy of toothpastes and probably a time has come to reassess its role in plaque removal.Aim:
The present study is used to evaluate the plaque removal efficacy of dentifrice alone during the manual brushing of teeth. Materials andMethods:
In a double blinded 2 Χ 2 crossover study design, 42 subjects had brushed randomly with or without dentifrice under supervision, with a standard dentifrice and toothbrush, after 48 hours of plaque accumulation, for two minutes.Results:
Plaque reduction with dentifrice was 57.35% and without dentifrice was 66.19%. This 9% difference was statistically significant ( P ≤ 0.001).Conclusion:
Dentifrice use does not enhance plaque removal when used in conjunction with a toothbrush, and instead, may marginally lessen the brushing effect. The role of a toothbrush appears to be more crucial in the maintenance of oral hygiene.
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Índice:
IMSEAR (Sudeste Asiático)
Assunto principal:
Escovação Dentária
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Humanos
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Método Duplo-Cego
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Estudos Cross-Over
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Adulto
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Placa Dentária
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Dentifrícios
Tipo de estudo:
Ensaio Clínico Controlado
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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