The Effect of Lack of Function of Teeth on Gingival Health, Plaque and Calculus Accumulation

Alexander, A. G.

doi:10.1902/jop.1970.41.8.438

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“…The effect of toothbrushing frequency has often been studied as a correlate of plaque status and gingivitis (Alexander 1970, Lang et al 1973 or caries (Rajala et al 1980). The effects of various techniques have also been analyzed frequently (Sangnes et al 1972).…”

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Effectiveness of children's habitual toothbrushing

Honkala

Nyyssönen

Knuuttila

et al. 1986

J Clinic Periodontology

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Individual toothbrushing habits are usually consistent. Frequency, pattern and duration are different aspects of the toothbrushing habit. The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of habitual toothbrushing in children. The schoolchildren (n = 110) aged 13, were examined clinically before and after brushing their teeth in the habitual way; the brushing procedure was filmed without the children's knowledge. From the film, the pattern of brushing was assessed by three dentists, and the duration measured in seconds. Frequency of toothbrushing was assessed by postal questionnaire 2 months after the clinical examination. The examination included both photographed plaque and disclosed plaque diagnosed clinically. From the photographs, plaque was measured by computer planimeter as a % of plaque area and clinically by the oral debris index recommended by WHO. Subjects who had little plaque before toothbrushing were excluded from the analyses. Frequency seemed to affect plaque removal only in boys and only in the maxillary teeth. The pattern affected plaque removal in girls, but for boys, this aspect of toothbrushing affected only the left side of the jaws. Duration had produced the strongest effect on plaque removal. Therefore, duration of toothbrushing should be emphasized more in dental health education.

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Effectiveness of children's habitual toothbrushing

Honkala

Nyyssönen

Knuuttila

et al. 1986

J Clinic Periodontology

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“…In contrast, the deep, narrow embrasures of 'civilized' dentitions are not conducive to efficient oral hygiene. Similarly, plaque and calculus are more abundant and gingivitis more advanced in nonfunctional than in functional regions of the dentition (Alexander 1970).…”

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Tooth Eruption and Function in an Early Anglo-Saxon Population

Newman

Levers

1979

J R Soc Med

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Chronic inflammatory periodontal disease has become the most prevalent human malady due mainly to the effects of soft diet texture allowing the accumulation of bacteria in relation to the gingival margin (Newman 1974). So widespread is this disease, that is is difficult to find a human population exhibiting physiologic dental and periodontal function. It is usually necessary, as in the present study, to have recourse to the jaw remains of ancient or primitive groups. which had masticated food of natural texture. Generally these show minimal pathologic changes typical of 'civilized' populations consuming soft diet. Other mammals also show increasing severity of chronic inflammatory periodontal disease when subjected to diets differing in texture, but not chemical content, from those of equivalent groups consuming such foods in their natural form (Egelberg 1965, Hatt et al. 1968).

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“…Calculus was assessed, after thoroughly air drying the lingual surfaces of the four mandibular incisors, according to the scoring melhod of VOLPE et al (8). The extension of calculus on each tooth was measured at three planes, using a graduated Wilhams periodontal probe.…”

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Six‐month study of the effect of a dentifrice containing zinc citrate and triclosan on plaque, gingival health, and calculus

Svatun

Saxton

Rölla

1990

European J Oral Sciences

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– In two previous studies gingival health was maintained for at least 12 months by a dentifrice containing zinc citrate and triclosan. The aims of the present study were to determine if a zinc/triclosan dentifrice would stabilize gingival health if a lower concentration of zinc was used and to investigate its effect on the formation of calculus. 101 men and women were given oral hygiene instruction and their teeth were professionally cleaned. Two balanced groups were then formed, based on the prestudy levels of gingival bleeding and calculus. One group used the zinc/triclosan dentifrice for 6 months, while the other used a control. Results were assessed after 3 months and 6 months. Following the oral hygiene instruction, plaque and gingival bleeding were assessed at the end of the 4‐wk period preceding the experimental phase, and both had been reduced. This improvement was not maintained by the control group, whereas the test group exhibited significantly lower plaque levels and a higher standard of gingival health throughout the 6 months. After 3 months, levels of calculus in the control group had returned to prestudy levels. At both the 3‐ and 6‐month assessments, significantly less calculus was observed in the test group. The improved plaque control, stabilized gingival health, and reduced calculus formation support the conclusion that a dentifrice containing 0.5% zinc citrate and 0.2% triclosan can contribute to oral care.

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The Effect of Lack of Function of Teeth on Gingival Health, Plaque and Calculus Accumulation

Cited by 15 publications

References 3 publications

Effectiveness of children's habitual toothbrushing

Effectiveness of children's habitual toothbrushing

Tooth Eruption and Function in an Early Anglo-Saxon Population

Six‐month study of the effect of a dentifrice containing zinc citrate and triclosan on plaque, gingival health, and calculus

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