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 Antiplaque efficacy of aloe vera mouthwash on 4 day plaque re-growth model: randomized control trial.
Therapeutic oral rinsing with noncommercially available products: position paper and statement from the Canadian dental hygienists association, part 2
Hydrogen peroxide has an antiplaque potential because of its ability to produce free radicals.
Efficacy of adjunctive usage of hydrogen peroxide with chlorhexidine as preprocedural mouthrinse on dental aerosol
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
Antiplaque and antigingivitis effect of Lippia Sidoides: a double-blind clinical study in humans.
The use of complementary and integrative practices in oral health/O uso das praticas integrativas e complementares na odontologia
A synergistic chlorhexidine/chitosan combination for improved antiplaque strategies.
Chitosan: applications in dentistry
Agents like pyrophosphate, zinc citrate and triclosan are effective as antiplaque agents.
DENTAL CLINIC
Results: The majority of studies have shown mouth rinses containing chlorhexidine gluconate or essential oils and methyl salicylate provide clinically significant anti-gingivitis and antiplaque benefits.
Antiseptic mouth rinses: an update on comparative effectiveness, risks and recommendations
If desired, the floss may also incorporate one or more active tartar control, anticaries, antiplaque and/or antibacterial actives and/or dentally acceptable agents such as polishing and abrasive agents, coolants, flavorants and/or coagulants.
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Pharmacological control of periodontal disease, Antiplaque agents.
Comparative evaluation of chlorhexidine mouthrinse versus cacao bean husk extract mouthrinse as antimicrobial agents in children
Triple Ace Antiplaque --PT Parit Padang Corporation PT.
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