EFFICACY OF CONVENTIONAL DENTIFRICE IN CONTROLLING DENTAL PLAQUE, GINGIVAL BLEEDING AND PERIODONTAL DISEASE: A CLINICAL STUDY
Journal Title: Journal of Advanced Medical and Dental Sciences Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Elimination of microbial dental plaque biofilm prevents gingivitis, periodontitis, and dental cavities. Although, brushing teeth twice a day and daily flossing is highly effective in plaque reduction, over 50% of adults have gingivitis on an average of 3 to 4 teeth. The present study was conducted to assess the efficacy of conventional dentifrice in controlling dental plaque, gingival bleeding and periodontal diseases. Materials & Methods: This study was conducted in the department of periodontics in 2015. It consisted of 100 patients with periodontal diseases. Plaque index was scored on all four surfaces (buccal, lingual, mesical, and distal) of six teeth (16, 12, 24, 44, 32, 36). The mean index was calculated by dividing the sum of number from scale by the total number of sites scored within the mouth. Bleeding index was measured by guiding probe through the gingival sulcus in the first and third quadrants from the buccal aspect and in the second and fourth quadrant from the oral aspect. Gingival index was scored on the buccal marginal gingiva of the Ramfjord teeth. By summing the individual GBI scores and dividing that sum by the number of sites graded for each subject. All the indices will be evaluated using a visual analogue score of 0-3. The score for the assessment was nil - 0, mild - 1, moderate - 2, and severe - 3. Results: Out of 100 patients, 50 were males and 50 were females. The difference was non - significant (P > 0.05). The plaque index was 1.6, 1.52, 1.12 and 1.02 at baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks and 6 weeks respectively. There was significantly reduction in plaque index from baseline to 2 weeks, 4 weeks and 6 weeks (P < 0.05). The gingival index at baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks and 6 weeks was 2.52, 1.58, 1.00 and 0.84 respectively. There was significant reduction in gingival index from baseline to 2 weeks, 4 weeks and 6 weeks (P < 0.05). The bleeding index was 2.14, 2.01, 1.53 and 0.82 at baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks and 6 weeks respectively. There was significant reduction in gingival index from baseline to 2 weeks, 4 weeks and 6 weeks (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Conventional tooth paste found effective in treating gingivitis and periodontitis. There is need to motivate the general population regarding usefulness of tooth brushing with conventional tooth paste. Hence it can be used as an adjunct in periodontal therapy.
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Jasjit Kaur Sahota
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