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Volume 5 Issue 11 (November, 2017)

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Comparative Analysis of Efficacy of Two Commonly Available Dentifrices in Controlling Supragingival Plaque
Paramjeet Singh

Background: The use of dentifrices containing anti-plaque agents has been found to be effective in preventing periodontal diseases. Today, toothpastes represent the most commonly manufactured product intended to be used, along with the toothbrush, to prevent the accumulation, removal, and the metabolic activities of dental plaque. Aim of study: To compare the efficacy of two commonly available dentifrices to control supragingival plaque. Materials and method: The present study was conducted in the Department of Community Dentistry of the dental institution. A total of 135 subjects were included in the study. The examination was conducted inside local school classroom using artificial light. The patients were randomly grouped into two groups, Group A and Group B. Group A patients was given Herbal toothpaste and Group B patients were given Colgate Sensitive toothpaste. Patients were advised to brush their teeth twice daily for 2 min each. The Turesky modification of the Quigley and Hein Plaque index was used for the indexing of plaque in patient’s oral cavity. The plaque score of patients at baseline, 3 weeks and 6 weeks were evaluated by examining their oral cavities and tabulated for further evaluation. Results: A total of 130 subjects were included in the study. 72 subjects were males and 63 subjects were females. The mean age of the subjects was 23.32 + 5.9 years. On comparing the results, we observed statistically non-significant difference between two groups. Conclusion: Within the limitations of the present study both the dentifrices significantly effective in controlling supragingival plaque. Both the dentifrices are equally effective in controlling supragingival plaque.
Keywords: Dentifrice, Periodontitis, Plaque, Toothpaste

Corresponding author: Dr. Paramjeet Singh, Demonstrator, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Indira Gandhi Govt. Dental College, Jammu, India

This article may be cited as: Singh P. Comparative Analysis of Efficacy of Two Commonly Available Dentifrices in Controlling Supragingival Plaque. J Adv Med Dent Scie Res 2017;5(11):64-67.

 
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