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A review of dentifrices

A J Preston1

  • 1Department of Clinical Dental Sciences, Liverpool University Dental Hospital.

Dental Update
|December 16, 1998
PubMed
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Fluoridated toothpastes significantly reduce tooth decay and gingivitis. Newer formulations offer antibacterial, desensitizing, and anti-calculus benefits, expanding oral disease prevention options.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral health
  • Dental hygiene
  • Preventive dentistry

Background:

  • Dentifrices are crucial for preventing oral diseases like dental caries and gingivitis.
  • Fluoridated dentifrices have markedly decreased caries rates globally over three decades.
  • Recent advancements include antibacterial, desensitizing, and anticalculus formulations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of available dentifrice formulations.
  • To highlight the role of dentifrices in oral disease prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current dentifrice products.
  • Summary of key dentifrice ingredients and their functions.

Main Results:

  • Established efficacy of fluoridated dentifrices in caries prevention.

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  • Introduction of novel dentifrice technologies targeting specific oral health concerns.

    • Conclusions:

    • Dentifrices play a vital role in modern oral healthcare.
    • Ongoing innovation in dentifrice formulations enhances preventive capabilities.