Some toothpastes have some impact on mouth bacteria in short term
There is good evidence that toothbrushing reduces gingivitis and that tooth brushing with fluoride toothpaste reduces tooth decay. The aim of this study was to compare the antimicrobial effects of...
View ArticleNew Cochrane Protocols May 2013
The fifth issue of the Cochrane Library for 2013 has three new protocols from the Oral Health Group:- The first protocol is:- Riley P, Lamont T. Triclosan/copolymer containing toothpastes for oral...
View ArticleReview suggests that brushing with a chlorhexidine-containing dentifrice may...
Regular and effective removal plaque is considered to be an efective method of controlling and preventing gingivitis. Toothbrushing with dentifrice is a key method and antiplaque agents (eg...
View ArticleReview found little short-term differences in gingival condition between...
While there have been reductions in caries prevalence in many countries ,levels of gingivitis remain high. Toothpastes aid tooth cleaning and provide a useful delivery agent for plaque control agents....
View ArticleGingivitis: anti-plaque agents may help
This new review covers the board topic of the efficacy of anti-plaque chemical formulations for managing gingivitis. 87 heterogeneous studies found a statistically significant benefit with most test...
View ArticlePeri-implantitis: lack of clarity on best self-management options
This review identified 11 small trials looking at self-management options for peri-implant disease. The quality of the available evidence for the best management strategies for peri-implant mucositis...
View ArticleAnti-plaque agents: do they help reduce plaque levels?
63 RCTs contributed to this network meta-analysis of the effectiveness of anti-plaque agents. Results suggested that toothpastes containing triclosan-copolymer or chlorhexidine and mouthrinses...
View ArticleAntiseptic oral sprays: Do they improve oral health?
20 RCTs involving a total of 720 patients were included in this review of antiseptic oral sprays in the control of dental plaque and gingivitis. The findings suggest then can reduce plaque levels in...
View ArticleToothpaste: Does it inhibit plaque regrowth?
This review of the effect of a regular fluoride dentifrice compared to water or saline on dental plaque inhibition using the 4-day non-brushing model included 9 studies and demonstrated a weak weak...
View ArticleAnti-plaque agents in toothpaste: Are they helpful in managing gingivitis?
This review of the efficacy of different anti-plaque chemical agents in managing gingivitis included 32 RCTS of toothpastes and 19 of mouthrinses suggested greater benefits with some agents. The post...
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