antiplaque


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an·ti·plaque

(antē-plak)
A drug or compound that inhibits or prevents buildup of dental plaque.
See: dental plaque, biofilm
[G. anti- against, + plaque, fr. Middle D. plakke]
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Preliminary Clinical Evidence of the Antiplaque, Antigingivitis Efficacy of a Mouthwash Containing 2% Green Tea - A Randomised Clinical Trial.
Curmudgeon's corner: dental hygiene slows Alzheimer's decline
In vivo antiplaque effect of three edible toothpastes.
EFFECTIVENESS OF TEXT MESSAGE INSTRUCTIONS ON ORAL HYGIENE FOR ORTHODONTIC PATIENTS
Additions of antiplaque and antimicrobial substances to toothbrush bristles in attempts to reduce contamination of used toothbrushes are not a new phenomenon.
Comparison of bacterial contamination in bristles of charcoal toothbrushes versus non-charcoal toothbrushes
It has also been clinically proven to be a promising antiplaque and antigingivitis agent [13].
Improved Lipid Profile Associated with Daily Consumption of Tri-Sura-Phon in Healthy Overweight Volunteers: An Open-Label, Randomized Controlled Trial
Evaluation of the antimicrobial and physical properties of an orthodontic photo-activated adhesive modified with an antiplaque agent: an in vitro study.
Eficacia antimicrobiana del primer ortodoncico adicionado con nanoparticulas de plata. Estudio transversal in vitro
Oral delivery and clearance of antiplaque agents from Triclosan-containing dentifrices.
Inhibitory activities of herbal based toothpaste on germ tube and adhesion of Candida albicans
Chlorhexidine gluconate is a commonly used oral antiplaque and antiseptic mouthwash and was used as a positive control.
Effectiveness of combination herbal mouthwash for gingivitis
Other antiplaque topical medications include salicylic acid, dithranol and calcipotrol.
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(24) The active flavonoid compound gua*averin has high potential antiplaque activity by inhibiting the growth of S.mutans and S.
Herbal remedies in periodontics
Comparative antiplaque effectiveness of an essential oil and an amine fluoride/stannous fluoride mouthrinse.
Efecto de enjuagues de acido hipocloroso en el pH de la saliva: estudio in vitro
In contrast, based on an experimental study of 17 people (eight khat chewers and nine non-chewers), Al-Hebshi and Al-Ak'hali [17] showed khat chewing to have antiplaque and antigingivitis properties; similarly, Jorgensen and Kaimenyi [18] found that the oral hygiene status of khat chewers was better than that of non-chewers, and that there was no evidence that khat chewing was detrimental to periodontal health.
The association of khat (Catha edulis) chewing and orodental health: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Chlorhexidine as an antiplaque and antigingivitis agent remains a gold standard, but in dental caries its effectiveness has been controversial (Twetman 2004).
The efficacy of three formulations of Lippia sidoides Cham. essential oil in the reduction of salivary Streptococcus mutans in children with caries: a randomized, double-blind, controlled study
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