Chemical agents to prevent and regulate plaque development

Fine, Daniel H.

doi:10.1111/j.1600-0757.1995.tb00047.x

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“…[12] Plaque reduction has been the hallmark of preventive dentistry since the advent of antibiotics and the realization that bacteria are possible causative agents of the major dental diseases, caries, and periodontal disease. [3]…”

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Effect of Two Herbal Mouthwashes on Gingival Health of School Children

Sharma

Hebbal

Ankola

et al. 2014

Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine

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This study aimed at determining the effect of indigenously prepared neem and mango chewing stick mouthwashes on plaque and gingival indices. A sample of 105 children aged 12-15 years was randomized into three groups, namely neem, mango, and chlorhexidine mouthwash groups. All the children were examined at baseline and gingival and plaque indices were recorded. Baseline scores for plaque and gingivitis were fair and moderate, respectively, in all the three groups and there existed no statistically significant difference among them. Ten millilitres each of herbal and chlorhexidine mouthwashes (0.2%) were administered according to the group allocation twice daily for 21 days. Indices were reassessed at 21 days (immediately after intervention) and at 1 month, 2 months, and 3 months after discontinuing the mouthwashes. Statistically significant reduction (P < 0.001) in plaque index was found in all the three mouthwash groups at 21 days and at 1 month from discontinuing the mouthwash. Chlorhexidine additionally showed statistically significant reduction in plaque index at 2 months from discontinuing the mouthwash. Statistically significant reduction (P < 0.001) in gingival index was found in all the three mouthwash groups at 21 days (immediately after discontinuing the mouthwash) and at 1 and 2 months from discontinuing the mouthwash. To conclude, all the three mouthwashes were effective antiplaque and antigingivitis agents. Chlorhexidine and neem possess equivalent efficacy in reducing plaque, while chlorhexidine has superior antigingivitis properties.

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“…[6] But its long-term usage may result in various side effects. [3] An effective substitute to chlorhexidine with all the good qualities and sans its unpleasant effects is highly desirable and has been long awaited.…”

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Effect of Two Herbal Mouthwashes on Gingival Health of School Children

Sharma

Hebbal

Ankola

et al. 2014

Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine

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“…Crude methanolic extract of Barleria prionitis revealed in vitro antioxidant, total phenol and flavonoid contents, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial potential. A wide range of phytochemical constituents including balarenone, pipataline, prionisides, barlerinoside, verbascoside, shanzhisde, methyl ester, barlerin, pipataline, acety lbarlerin, lupulinoside, scutellarein have been isolated from different parts of the plant [2] [3]. Extracts and phytochemicals isolated from the plant have been found to possess wide range of pharmacological activities without any side effects [6].…”

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Evaluation of Topical Application of Vajradanti Gel in Prevention of Gingivitis

Pathak¹,

Singh²,

Pal³

et al. 2017

OJST

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Vajradanti means strong teeth in Hindi. The medicinal properties of Vajradanti plant are well reported in Ayurveda. Its botanical name is Barleria prionitis L. and it belongs to family Acanthaecae. The use of herbal products in the field of medicine has gained popularity in recent years. In India, herbal plants are used as a regular source of medicine. Plants, such as Turmeric, Ashoka and Triphala, are some common household names being widely used nowadays. One such name is Barleria prionitis L. or Vajradanti, having antiarthritic, anti-inflammatory and anti-fertility properties. The leaves of this flower are also believed to provide relief in tooth ache. So these properties lead us to the use of this shrub in the remedy of dental diseases. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted in the Department of Periodontology, in collaboration with the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, India and N.B.R.I. Lucknow. A total of 80 subjects, from age group 20 -50 years, were selected. The study unit consisted of patients of chronic gingivitis. Simple random sampling, utilizing computer generated random numbers, was employed to assign the participants to two groups, "I" and "II", each having 40 participants. In patients of Group-I scaling and root planing was performed, whereas in patients of Group-II, scaling and root planing was performed and subjects were advised to apply Vajradanti gel twice daily after brushing. Statistical Analysis: Data were summarized as mean ± SD. Pre and post outcome results of two groups were compared by the paired t-test. Conclusions: Based on the observations and results of our study, it can be concluded that scaling and root planing remains the gold standard for the treatment of gingival and periodontal diseases while the Vajradanti gel (Barleria prionitis L.) can be effectively used as an adjunct to mechanical plaque control in prevention of 106chronic gingivitis. The beneficial effect of Vajradanti can be attributed to its anti inflammatory properties.

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“…1 After the advent of antibiotics, reduction of plaque has been the symbol of preventive dentistry, and there is a realization that bacteria are the possible causative agents of major dental diseases, caries, and periodontal disease. 2 One of the main factors causing periodontal inflammation is bacteria in dental plaque, and therefore, cautious plaque control is very important. Hence, it is important to achieve plaque control by limiting the growth of harmful bacteria as it is not possible to stop oral bacteria causing dental plaque.…”

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Comparative Evaluation of Neem Mouthwash on Plaque and Gingivitis: A Double-blind Crossover Study

Jalaluddin

Rajasekaran

Paul

et al. 2017

The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice

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Aim: The present study aimed at evaluating the impact of neemcontaining mouthwash on plaque and gingivitis. Materials and methods:This randomized, double-blinded, crossover clinical trial included 40 participants aged 18 to 35 years with washout period of 1 week between the crossover phases. A total of 20 participants, each randomly allocated into groups I and II, wherein in the first phase, group I was provided with 0.2% chlorhexidine gluconate and group II with 2% neem mouthwash. After the scores were recorded, 1-week time period was given to the participants to carry over the effects of the mouthwashes and then the second phase of the test was performed. The participants were instructed to use the other mouthwash through the second test phase. Results:There was a slight reduction of plaque level in the first phase as well as in the second phase. When comparison was made between the groups, no statistically significant difference was seen. Both the groups showed reduction in the gingival index (GI) scores in the first phase, and there was a statistically significant difference in both groups at baseline and after intervention (0.005 and 0.01 respectively). In the second phase, GI scores were reduced in both groups, but there was Conclusion:In the present study, it has been concluded that neem mouthwash can be used as an alternative to chlorhexidine mouthwash based on the reduced scores in both the groups.Clinical significance: Using neem mouthwash in maintaining oral hygiene might have a better impact in prevention as well as pervasiveness of oral diseases as it is cost-effective and easily available.

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Chemical agents to prevent and regulate plaque development

Cited by 65 publications

References 142 publications

Effect of Two Herbal Mouthwashes on Gingival Health of School Children

Effect of Two Herbal Mouthwashes on Gingival Health of School Children

Evaluation of Topical Application of Vajradanti Gel in Prevention of Gingivitis

Comparative Evaluation of Neem Mouthwash on Plaque and Gingivitis: A Double-blind Crossover Study

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