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Anticalculus agents.

K J Fairbrother1, P A Heasman

  • 1The Dental School, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.

Journal of Clinical Periodontology
|June 10, 2000
PubMed
Summary
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Tartar control toothpastes and mouthwashes use active anticalculus agents. This review examines the research and effectiveness of these agents in current dental products.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental hygiene
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Many modern oral hygiene products, including toothpastes and mouthrinses, incorporate active anticalculus agents.
  • These agents are designed to prevent or reduce the buildup of dental calculus, commonly known as tartar.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the historical research and development of anticalculus agents.
  • To critically evaluate the efficacy of anticalculus agents presently available in dentifrice formulations.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of scientific research on anticalculus agents.
  • Analysis of clinical and laboratory studies assessing the effectiveness of agents in dentifrices.

Main Results:

  • Overview of various anticalculus agents developed over time.

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  • Detailed evaluation of the performance of currently marketed anticalculus agents.

    • Conclusions:

    • Anticalculus agents in dentifrices aim to reduce tartar formation.
    • The efficacy of available agents varies, necessitating continued research and product development.