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Method for the clinical evaluation of enamel polish
Journal of Dental Research
|September 1, 1975
Summary
A high-polish toothpaste significantly improved children's enamel polish over 27 months. Initial pumice polishing did not affect long-term enamel polish results.
Area of Science:
- Dental hygiene
- Enamel science
Background:
- Assessing enamel polish is crucial for evaluating dentifrice efficacy.
- Objective methods for measuring enamel polish in children are needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a high-polish dentifrice on children's enamel polish over 27 months.
- To assess a simple visual method for scoring enamel polish.
Main Methods:
- Visual scoring of enamel polish on incisors of 600 children.
- Comparison against a standard prepared from polished extracted teeth.
- Longitudinal study over 27 months.
Main Results:
- A high-polish dentifrice significantly increased enamel polish.
- Examiners with minimal experience could reliably distinguish polish degrees.
- An initial pumice polish treatment did not influence the final enamel polish score.
Conclusions:
- High-polish dentifrices can enhance enamel appearance in children.
- A simple visual scoring method is effective for assessing enamel polish.
- Early interventions with pumice do not impact long-term dentifrice-induced enamel polish.