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Anticalculus efficacy of three dentifrices

J Banoczy1, K Sari, T Schiff

  • 1Department of Conservative Dentistry, Semmelweis University of Medicine, Budapest, Hungary.

American Journal of Dentistry
|August 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Three commercial dentifrices significantly reduced supragingival calculus formation over 12 weeks. All tested anticalculus dentifrices demonstrated comparable efficacy in preventing calculus buildup compared to a placebo.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Science
  • Oral Hygiene Research
  • Clinical Dentistry

Background:

  • Dental calculus, a mineralized bacterial plaque biofilm, contributes to periodontal disease.
  • Effective calculus control is crucial for maintaining oral health.
  • Commercial dentifrices play a significant role in daily oral hygiene practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate and compare the anticalculus efficacy of three distinct commercial dentifrices.
  • To assess the effectiveness of specific active ingredients in reducing calculus formation.
  • To provide comparative data on the performance of commercially available anti-calculus agents.

Main Methods:

  • A 12-week, independent, double-blind clinical study was conducted.
  • Adult subjects with a history of calculus formation participated.

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  • Three commercial dentifrices and a placebo dentifrice were directly compared.

    • Main Results:

    • All three tested dentifrices demonstrated statistically significant reductions in supragingival calculus.
    • Calculus reduction ranged from 39% to 55% compared to the placebo group.
    • No statistically significant differences in anticalculus efficacy were observed among the three commercial dentifrices.

    Conclusions:

    • The evaluated commercial dentifrices are effective in reducing supragingival calculus formation.
    • The tested formulations provide comparable anticalculus benefits.
    • These findings support the use of these dentifrices for individuals prone to calculus buildup.