The Effects of an Alum-containing Mouthrinse and a Saturated Saline Rinse on Existing Plaque Levels in Children

ABSTRACT Aims and objectives The present study compared and evaluated the effects of an alum-containing mouthrinse and a saturated saline rinse on existing plaque levels in children. Materials and Methods The investigation was a double blind, stratified comparison of three parallel groups of children who used either an alum-containing mouthrinse or a saturated saline rinse twice daily under professional supervision for a 21 days period. Dental plaque was recorded using the plaque index described by Silness and Loe at baseline, on days 10 and 21. Statistical analysis All data were subjected to statistical analysis using Wilcoxon's signed ranks sum test and Mann- Whitney U-test. Results and conclusion The results of the present study show that alum and saturated saline mouthrinse groups showed statistically significant reductions in dental plaque levels on comparison of the data obtained at baseline, 10th and 21st days over the control group. Among the two adjunctive oral hygiene measures that were evaluated, alum rinse was the most effective in reducing the dental plaque levels. How to cite this article Rupesh S, Winnier J, Nayak UA, Rao AP, Reddy VN. The Effects of an Alum-containing Mouthrinse and a Saturated Saline Rinse on Existing Plaque Levels in Children. J Contemp Dent 2015;5(1):7-11.

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Effect of Oral Care Protocol on Dental and Gingival Plaque Index in Patients With Endotracheal Tube Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit

ACTA MEDICA IRANICA ◽

10.18502/acta.v59i6.6893 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Ali Ghaempanah ◽

Mitra Payami Bosari ◽

Abolfazl Amini ◽

Soqrat Faghihzadeh ◽

Zahra Aghazadeh

Keyword(s):

Oral Health ◽

Dental Plaque ◽

Oral Care ◽

Plaque Index ◽

Control Group ◽

Control Groups ◽

Double Blind ◽

Care Protocol ◽

The Mean ◽

And Control

Oral health is one of the most critical aspects of nursing care in critically ill patients. The study aimed to investigate the effect of oral health protocol on dental and gingival plaque index in patients with endotracheal tubes admitted into the ICU. This double-blind clinical trial was conducted on 70 patients admitted into ICU randomly by tossing a coin, and 35 patients were assigned to each of the experimental and control groups. Oral care was performed in the experimental group using the chlorhexidine (CHX) solution, toothpaste, and oral moisturizer protocol; in the control group, according to the routine method, 0.2% CHX was used twice a day. The data were collected at the time of inclusion and four days later, using the MGI and the O'Leary dental plaque index. The mean ages in the experimental and control groups were 38.4±14.4 and 41±14.5 years, respectively. In the experimental and control groups, 77% and 83% of the subjects were male, respectively. After the intervention, the mean gingival index in the experimental and control groups was 0.59±0.31 and 0.90±0.41, and the plaque index was 42.53±15.97 and 53.52±11.9, respectively. The differences before and after the intervention in each group and the difference between the two groups in both gingival and dental plaque indices were statistically significant (P=0.0001). The results showed that the oral health protocol was more effective in improving gingival and dental plaque indices than the routine (CHX) method.

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Influence of different types of partial dentures on dental plaque accumulation

Stomatoloski glasnik Srbije ◽

10.2298/sgs0502097p ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 52 (2) ◽

pp. 97-102

Author(s):

Tatjana Puskar ◽

Dubravka Markovic ◽

Larisa Blazic ◽

Bojana Jefic

Keyword(s):

Oral Hygiene ◽

Dental Plaque ◽

Plaque Index ◽

Control Group ◽

Oral Diseases ◽

Preventive Effect ◽

The Third ◽

Modified Method ◽

Different Types ◽

Experimental Group

The aim of the paper was to assess influence of different types of partial dentures on dental plaque accumulation. The study was conducted in three experimental and one control group with 30 examinees each. In the first experimental group were patients with partial acrylic dentures, in the second were patients with overdentures and in the third group were the patients with metal skeletal dentures. Dental plaque on the remaining teeth was measured by Silness-Loe modified method. Dental plaque scores were obtained at a time when dentures were given to patients and after 6 and 12 months of wearing, respectively. The plaque index of all teeth after 12 months of wearing dentures was relatively low in all three examined groups which resulted from previous education and motivation of examinees for oral hygiene maintenance. However, the highest risk of oral diseases caused by dental plaque is in patients with partial acrylic dentures, then in patients with overdentures, and best preventive effect was achieved in patients with metal skeletal dentures.

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Evaluation of Effectiveness of a Toothpaste Containing Tea Tree Oil and Ethanolic Extract of Propolis on the Improvement of Oral Health in Patients Using Removable Partial Dentures

Molecules ◽

10.3390/molecules26134071 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 26 (13) ◽

pp. 4071

Author(s):

Karolina Wiatrak ◽

Tadeusz Morawiec ◽

Rafał Rój ◽

Patryk Kownacki ◽

Aleksandra Nitecka-Buchta ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Oral Health ◽

Oral Hygiene ◽

Ethanolic Extract ◽

Plaque Index ◽

Control Group ◽

Oral Microbiota ◽

Study Group ◽

Tea Tree Oil ◽

Tea Tree ◽

Ethanolic Extract Of Propolis

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of toothpaste containing natural tea tree essential oil (TTO) and ethanolic extract of propolis (EEP), on microflora and selected indicators of oral health in patients using removable acrylic partial dentures. Fifty patients with varying conditions of hygiene were divided into two groups. The study group received the toothpaste with TTO and EEP, while the control group received the same toothpaste but without TTO and EEP. At the first visit, oral hygiene and hygiene of the prostheses were carried out. Control visits took place 7 and 28 days later and compared to baseline. Indexes like API (Approximal Plaque Index), mSBI (modified Sulcus Bleeding Index), OHI-s (simplified Oral Hygiene Index), and DPI (Denture Plaque Index) were assessed in three subsequent stages, and swabs were collected from floor of the mouth area to assess the microbiota. After 7 and 28 days of using the toothpaste with TTO and EEP, a statistically significant decrease of the examined indicator values were observed in the study group as compared to the values upon the initial visit. The number of isolated strains of microorganisms in the study group was decreased or maintained at the same level, whereas in the control group an increase in the number of isolated strains was observed. The observed stabilization of oral microbiota in patients from the study group confirms the beneficial activity of toothpaste containing EEP and TTO compared to the control group.

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Effect of oral anticipatory guidance on oral health and oral hygiene practices in preschool children

Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry ◽

10.17796/jcpd.30.1.f09716417v202263 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 30 (1) ◽

pp. 23-28 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Débora Conçalves Farias ◽

Soraya Coelho Leal ◽

Orlando Ayrton de Toledo ◽

Jorge Faber ◽

Ann Cristina Barreto Bezerro

Keyword(s):

Oral Health ◽

Oral Hygiene ◽

Dental Plaque ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Control Group ◽

Health Habits ◽

Hygiene Practices ◽

Dental Office ◽

And Gender ◽

Group Control Group

Thirty children (6 to 18 months), enrolled in a dental program since birth, make up the intervention group. Control group consisted of thirty children who were of similar age and gender but had never been to a dental office. The presence of visible dental plaque and the performance of oral hygiene differed statistically between both groups. The dental program was effective in reducing visible dental plaque, and in establishing oral health habits among parents and young children.

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Changes in Distribution of Dental Biofilm after Insertion of Fixed Orthodontic Appliances

Journal of Clinical Medicine ◽

10.3390/jcm10235638 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (23) ◽

pp. 5638

Author(s):

Urszula Kozak ◽

Agnieszka Lasota ◽

Renata Chałas

Keyword(s):

Oral Hygiene ◽

Dental Plaque ◽

General Health ◽

Control Group ◽

Orthodontic Appliances ◽

Fixed Appliance ◽

Dental Biofilm ◽

Supragingival Plaque ◽

Fixed Orthodontic Appliances ◽

The Impact

Good oral hygiene is an important factor in oral and general health, especially in orthodontic patients, because fixed appliances might impede effective oral hygiene and thus increase the risks of tooth decay, periodontal disease and general health complications. This study investigated the impact of fixed orthodontic appliances on the distribution of dental biofilm in teenagers. Supragingival plaque was assessed at T0, T1 and T2. The distribution of the biofilm was analyzed. Approximal Plaque Index (API) and Bonded Bracket Index (BBI) were used to measure the presence of dental plaque. After insertion of the fixed appliance, the dental plaque indices values in the orthodontically treated group were significantly higher (p < 0.05) than in the control group. Fixed orthodontic appliances caused significant changes in the distribution of the biofilm. This was characterized by the change of location of the dental plaque. In the orthodontic group, we observed an increase in the amount of the supragingival plaque on the vestibular surface of the teeth.

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EFEKTIVITAS LARUTAN EKSTRAK JERUK NIPIS (Citrus Aurantifolia) SEBAGAI OBAT KUMUR TERHADAP PENURUNAN INDEKS PLAK PADA REMAJA USIA 12-15 TAHUN - Studi di SMP Nurul Islami, Mijen, Semarang

ODONTO Dental Journal ◽

10.30659/odj.1.1.39-43 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 39 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Rr. Sarah Ladytama ◽

Arlina Nurhapsari ◽

Moh. Baehaqi

Keyword(s):

Dental Plaque ◽

Design Method ◽

Plaque Index ◽

Oral Disease ◽

Control Group ◽

Control Group Design ◽

Plaque Score ◽

Whitney Test ◽

Mann Whitney Test ◽

Quasi Experimental

Background: Plaque is formed by colonizing bacteria that adhere on the surface of teeth can be caused dental and oral disease. Using mouthwash can prevent plaque formation quickly and easily. Lime can be used as alternative herbal mouthwash to decrease plaque index because of antibacterial content. The purposed of this study is to determined the effectiveness of lime with concentration of 20%,40% and 60% as mouthwash in the term of plaque index decrease at teens 12-15 years old. Method: This study was an quasi experimental using post test only control group design method which is perform to 12 students who at teens 12-15 years old at Nurul Islami Secondary High School, Mijen-Semarang using until four weeks. The sample were given lime extract with many concentration every weeks. Dental plaque score was measured before and after intervention. The data analyzed with Kruskalâ€“Wallis and Mann-Whitney test. Result: Result showed that lime extract with many concentration effective to decrease dental plaque index. Kruskall-Wallis test and Mann-Whitney test showed significance value 0,000 (p<0,05), there are significant differences among concentration. Conclusion: It is concluded from this research that the higher level of lime extract concentration increasing flavonoid content. There are significant differences of lime extract with 20%, 40%, 60% concentration as mouthwash in decreasing plaque index. The highest decrease plaque happen in concentration 60%.

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Hop Bract Polyphenols Reduced Three-day Dental Plaque Regrowth

Journal of Dental Research ◽

10.1177/154405910708600908 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 86 (9) ◽

pp. 848-851 ◽

Cited By ~ 24

Author(s):

K. Shinada ◽

M. Tagashira ◽

H. Watanabe ◽

P. Sopapornamorn ◽

A. Kanayama ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Clinical Study ◽

Oral Hygiene ◽

Dental Plaque ◽

Mutans Streptococci ◽

Healthy Male ◽

Inhibitory Effects ◽

Performance Score ◽

Double Blind ◽

The Mean

Previous research has shown the inhibitory effects of hop bract polyphenols (HBP) on cariogenic streptococci in vitro, but their effects in humans have not been investigated. This double-blind, crossover clinical study tested the hypothesis that HBP delivered in a mouthrinse suppresses plaque regrowth in humans. Twenty-nine healthy male volunteers had all plaque removed, and refrained from all oral hygiene for 3 days, except for rinsing with a mouthrinse containing 0.1% HBP or a placebo. The results showed that the mean amount of plaque assessed by the Patient Hygiene Performance score after the volunteers used the HBP mouthrinse was significantly less than that after they used the placebo (p < 0.001). The number of mutans streptococci in the plaque samples after volunteers used the HBP mouthrinse was significantly lower than that after they used the placebo (p < 0.05). These findings suggested that HBP, delivered in a mouthrinse, successfully reduced dental plaque regrowth in humans.

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Oral Hygiene in a Sample of Children/Adolescents Living in Family-Homes from the Province of Milan (Italy): A Pilot Study

Dentistry Journal ◽

10.3390/dj8020033 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 33 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Alessandro Nota ◽

Floriana Bosco ◽

Shideh Ehsani ◽

Francesca Giugliano ◽

Giulia Moreo ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

Oral Hygiene ◽

Clinical Results ◽

Plaque Index ◽

Control Group ◽

Controlled Clinical Trial ◽

Study Group ◽

Significant Difference ◽

And Gender ◽

Oral Hygiene Instructions

Objective: This pilot study is a prospective controlled clinical trial, designed to evaluate the short-term clinical results (the plaque index) of an educational/motivational program for home oral hygiene, directed to children and adolescents who live in family-homes. Methods: The setting of the project was the province of Milan (Italy), where two family-homes were selected. The study group included 26 children (16 females and 10 males) aged between 7 and 15 years, of Italian nationality, from the family-home communities. The control group included 26 children (15 females and 11 males, aged between 7 and 15 years) of Italian nationality, matched for age and gender distribution with the study group, that were not in a socially disadvantaged condition. Collection of the plaque index (PI) was performed at t0. Then, all basic oral hygiene instructions were given to all children/adolescents and their educators. Education and motivation were repeated in the same way after 4–7 weeks (T1), and after 10–12 weeks (T2). The PI was taken also at T1 and T2. Results: An improvement in the PI was generally found in both groups, but there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups over time. Multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) revealed a statistically significant effect of time [F (1, 52) = 90.73, p < 0.001], regardless of the assignment group, in consequence of which the plaque index presented a moderate and significant improvement. Conclusion: The present data confirm the validity of the educational/motivational program to improve oral hygiene in children/adolescents, regardless of the assignment group.

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The efficacy of miswak (Kayu sugi) containing toothpaste on dental plaque accumulation

Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry ◽

10.24198/pjd.vol30no1.15833 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 30 (1) ◽

pp. 24

Author(s):

Nunung Rusminah ◽

Indra Mustika Setia Pribadi ◽

Komala Thillainathan

Keyword(s):

Dental Plaque ◽

Enzyme Inhibitors ◽

Plaque Index ◽

Control Group ◽

Salvadora Persica ◽

Index Reduction ◽

Study Results ◽

Detergent Enzyme ◽

The Mean ◽

Institute Of Technology

Introduction: Salvadora persica, also known as miswak (Kayu sugi), has been used as natural toothbrushing compound for centuries. Many research suggested that it contains medically beneficial properties such as abrasives, antiseptics, astringent, detergent, enzyme inhibitors, and fluoride. The objective of this study was to assess the efficacy of miswak containing toothpaste on dental plaque accumulation. Methods: The total of 30 subjects consisted of male students of Bandung Institute of Technology, aged between 18 – 26 years old. The plaque value was measured using the Turesky Gilmore & Glickman Index Modification of Quigley & Hein at baseline (day 0), day 1, day 3, and day 7. Commercial toothpaste (Pepsodent®) was used as the control group in this pre and post-test designed, single-blind study. Results: After analysed using the paired t-test, the data showed that the mean plaque index of respondents using miswak and non-miswak containing toothpaste from baseline until day 7, were 1.70/1.19 and 1.61/1.44 respectively (p < 0.05). The mean plaque index reduction of respondents using miswak and non-miswak containing toothpaste from baseline until day 7, were 0.39 and 0.25 respectively (p = 0.00). Conclusion: Both kinds of toothpaste were able to reduce plaque, but miswak containing toothpaste was found to be more effective in reducing dental plaque accumulation.

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Retrospective Study Regarding Orthodontic Retention Complications in Clinical Practice

Applied Sciences ◽

10.3390/app12010273 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 273

Author(s):

Sorana Maria Bucur ◽

Laszlo Barna Iantovics ◽

Anamaria Bud ◽

Eugen Silviu Bud ◽

Dorin Ioan Cocoș ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Retrospective Study ◽

Oral Hygiene ◽

Dental Plaque ◽

Gingival Recession ◽

Plaque Index ◽

Class Iii ◽

Retention Period ◽

Periodontal Inflammation ◽

Orthodontic Retainers ◽

Fixed Retainers

At the end of any orthodontic treatment, retention is a necessary phase. Unfortunately, the current retention devices and the lack of proper oral hygiene on the part of patients lead to the accumulation of dental plaque, periodontal inflammation, and gingival retraction. Our retrospective study included 116 adult patients wearing various types of orthodontic retainers. To quantitatively determine the accumulation of dental plaque, we used the Quigley–Hein plaque index modified by Turesky and the Navy plaque index modified by Rustogi. Another studied parameter was related to the gingival recession associated with retention devices. We had investigated the correctness of patients’ dental hygiene, their preferences for auxiliary means of oral hygiene, the consistency with which they wear the mobile retainers, and respect the orthodontist’s instructions; we also investigated the inconveniences and the accidents that may occur during the retention period. Statistical analysis showed that plaque accumulation is significantly lower in the case of mobile retainer than fixed retainer wearers; the exception was the Hawley plate, where the interdental plaque was more than in all the other studied retainers. Periodontal recessions were more frequent in the case of fixed retainer wearing. Flossing was the most commonly used auxiliary mean for oral hygiene. The compliance of women in wearing vacuum-formed retainers was better than that of men. Patients with a class III history had more plaque accumulation, and class II/1 had the most problems related to detachment/damage of fixed retainers. Mobile retainers proved better results for oral hygiene, but fixed retainers cannot be waved.

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