Effect of monthly professional mechanical tooth cleaning on periodontal health in adults

Glavind, Leif

doi:10.1111/j.1600-051x.1977.tb01889.x

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“…The initial plaque scores group of patients who did not receive instrucwere significantly reduced in the self-examina-tion in oral hygiene (De). This finding corroborates the results of a previous study (Glavind 1977) in which the effect of scaling was evaluated using a split mouth design. The distribution of patients in the various groups according to their plaque scores recorded at 7 and 13 months (P: patients with a 7-month plaque score less than 20%; Q: patients with a 7-month plaque score higher than 20% but reduced to less than 20% following the tooth brushing test; R: patients with a 7-month plaque score higher than 20% after the tooth brushing test) given a self-educational tnanual in oral hygiene technique (Glavind et al 1981) and with other studies demonstrating short-tertn irnprovements following oral hygiene instruction (Eegler et al 1971, Elliott et al 1972, Gjermo 1972, Bellini et al 1974, Dennison et al, 1974, Morrison et al 1980.…”

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Oral cleanliness and gingival health following oral hygiene instruction by selfed‐educational programs

Glavind¹,

Zeuner²,

Attstram³

1984

J Clinic Periodontology

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The aim of the present study was to determine the motivational effect of using a periodontal self-examination manual prior to a self-instructional manual in oral hygiene and to examine whether instruction provided at a later time than the scaling procedure improves the effect of the instruction. 74 patients with periodontal disease were divided into 3 groups: (1) A group of 23 patients who performed a self-examination of their periodontal condition prior to self-instruction in oral hygiene; (2) a control group of 27 patients who used only the self-instructional oral hygiene manual; and (3) a group of 24 patients who were not given the self-instructional oral hygiene manual before 6 weeks after the baseline examination. All these patients had their teeth scaled at the start of the study and after 3 and 7 months. The effect of the various modes of instruction was evaluated by assessments of plaque and gingival bleeding scores. These parameters were determined at the baseline and after 2 and 6 weeks and 3 and 7 months. The results demonstrated a significant improvement in plaque and gingival bleeding scores following the use of the self-instructional manual in oral hygiene. The use of the periodontal self-examination manual or a delay of the instruction had no additional effect on oral cleanliness. The level of oral hygiene and gingival health achieved at 3 months was maintained in all 3 groups for an additional period of 4 months. After that time, they were divided into 2 other groups depending on whether or not their plaque score was less than 20%. A total of 26 in the group who had a plaque score higher than 20% demonstrated a plaque score of than 20% after having performed the tooth brushing test. 10 of the remaining patients, who still had a plaque score of more than 20% after the tooth brushing test, received additional instruction in oral hygiene which subsequently resulted in improved oral cleanliness after 6 months.

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Oral cleanliness and gingival health following oral hygiene instruction by selfed‐educational programs

Glavind¹,

Zeuner²,

Attstram³

1984

J Clinic Periodontology

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“…Failure to maintain the improved plaque control during the experimental period and the resulting gradual deterioration in gingival health confirmed that it is difficult for individuals to maintain their gingival health, without regular and frequent professional intervention (15). AxELSSON & LINDHE (16) have demonstrated that a high level of oral hygiene can be maintained over extended periods by regularly repeating oral hygiene instruction and scaling.…”

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One‐year study of the efficacy of a dentifrice containing zinc citrate and triclosan to maintain gingival health

Svatun

Saxton

Rölla

et al. 1989

European J Oral Sciences

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– In a previous study we demonstrated that gingival health could be maintained in a group of highly motivated nurses using a dentifrice containing a zinc salt and triclosan. We have now investigated the effect of the experimental dentifrice on a group of less motivated men. One hundred and three male students were given oral hygiene instruction (OHI) and their teeth were professionally cleaned. For each individual, both the instruction and cleaning were completed in a single 15‐min period. Two balanced groups were formed, based on the prestudy plaque levels and gingival bleeding. One group used the experimental dentifrice for 12 months, while the other used a control. Results were assessed after 6 months, and after 12 months. As a result of the OHI, plaque and gingival bleeding were reduced at the end of the prestudy period. This improvement was not maintained by the control group even for 6 months. In contrast, the test group exhibited significantly lower plaque levels and higher standard of gingival health throughout the 12 months. Reassessment of available participants 6 months after the study showed that gingival health in both groups had returned to its prestudy condition. The lower observed standard of gingival health in the test group after ceasing to use the experimental dentifrice further supports the conclusion that this dentifrice can contribute to an oral care program.

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“…[7][8][9][10] However, more recent studies do not support the effi cacy of the sole provision of the dental prophylaxis procedure for the prevention of gingivitis. [11][12][13][14] In partial support, in an earlier Cochrane review, 15 insuffi cient evidence of either benefi cial or adverse effects of routine scaling and polishing was found. This was a review of different time intervals and was for periodontal health.…”

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“…For an appropriate decision, it is essential to determine the effect of the dental prophylaxis procedure alone, without OHI. Studies that followed the methodology consistent with prophylaxis alone 11,12 concluded that there was no signifi cant difference between the experimental population with prophylaxis and control population without prophylaxis with respect to the gingival health. This suggests that the reduced severity of gingivitis, seen in the earlier studies, was attributable to factors other than the dental prophylaxis.…”

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Efficacy of dental prophylaxis (rubber cup) for the prevention of caries and gingivitis: a systematic review of literature

Azarpazhooh¹,

Main

2009

Br Dent J

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acted as a barrier, inhibiting fl uoride uptake and consequently reducing the clinical efficacy of the topical fl uoride application. 2,3 Many clinicians believe that the removal of the acquired pellicle, plaque and other substances adhering to the enamel by professionally applied prophylaxis results in a greater amount of fl uoride contacting the enamel surface, thus enhancing the efficacy of a PATF, 2,4 and an expected increase in the reduction in the incidence of caries. The removal of plaque can be effectively accomplished with a toothbrush. However, the belief is that the acquired pellicle, a thin organic layer adherent to the surface enamel, can only be removed by pumice or other abrasive prophylaxis. 2 The role of bacterial dental plaque in the aetiology of gingivitis and periodontal disease has been well established. 5 Part of the prevention of such conditions is based on limiting the accumulation of micro-organisms on the teeth and maintaining a fl ora that is consistent with periodontal health.Three separate studies have evaluated the effect of dental prophylaxis before PATF on the amount of fl uoride uptake by BACKGROUNDDental prophylaxis typically consists of placing pumice or an abrasive paste in a rubber cup and applying the paste to the clinical crowns of the teeth using rotating rubber cup at slow speed. This aims at the complete removal of plaque, salivary pellicle, materia alba and extrinsic stains found on the crowns of teeth to reduce and prevent future dental caries. The clinical protocol for performing a routine dental prophylaxis before professionally applied topical fl uoride (PATF) was fi rst advanced by Knutson. 1 The rationale behind this was the belief that materia alba, plaque and other natural coatings on tooth surfaces Background The purpose of this systematic review was to assess the effi cacy of routine dental prophylaxis applied before professionally applied topical fl uoride (PATF) or at a regular recall visit in the prevention of caries or gingivitis. Types of studies reviewed Ovid MEDLINE and its allied versions; CINAHL; Cochrane Library; EMBASE; Health and Psychosocial Instruments; HealthSTAR; International Pharmaceutical Abstracts; and ACP Journal Club were searched for English and Human articles from 1966 to 2007 for original in vivo English publications assessing rubber cup dental prophylaxis. In vitro studies, case series, case reports or letters to editors (not containing primary data), editorials, review articles and commentaries were excluded but were read to identify any potential studies. Results One hundred and eighty-nine articles were searched for relevancy resulting in six original studies that met our inclusion criteria. There was a unanimous agreement in four studies that a dental prophylaxis is not warranted before a PATF for caries prevention in children. A generalisation on dental prophylaxis before PATF cannot be applied to adolescents and adults. Available evidence (two other studies) fails to demonstrate any benefi t in the prevention of gingivitis from ...

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Effect of monthly professional mechanical tooth cleaning on periodontal health in adults

Cited by 43 publications

References 22 publications

Oral cleanliness and gingival health following oral hygiene instruction by selfed‐educational programs

Oral cleanliness and gingival health following oral hygiene instruction by selfed‐educational programs

One‐year study of the efficacy of a dentifrice containing zinc citrate and triclosan to maintain gingival health

Efficacy of dental prophylaxis (rubber cup) for the prevention of caries and gingivitis: a systematic review of literature

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