| Agents for the management of plaque and gingivitis. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 1629462 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Numerous chemical agents have been evaluated for the supplementation of patient-dependent mechanical plaque control and thus the reduction or prevention of oral diseases. Agents discussed in this paper are those most frequently evaluated in recent studies and include chlorhexidine, essential oils, triclosan, sanguinarine, fluorides, oxygenating agents, quaternary ammonium agents, prebrushing rinses, enzymes, and antibiotics. Of the agents discussed, the greatest effect on the reduction of plaque and gingivitis can be expected from chlorhexidine, essential oils, and triclosan-containing products. These chemical agents vary in dosage form and include mouthrinses, gels, and dentifrices. Some may also be of value as irrigants. Adverse effects vary according to the chemical agent and include poor taste, burning sensation of oral tissue, staining of teeth and soft tissues, excess supragingival calculus, oral lesions in young patients, and allergic reactions. When a product is selected for a patient, consideration should be given to necessity, efficacy, adverse effects, and cost-effectiveness. |
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Authors:
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S G Ciancio |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of dental research Volume: 71 ISSN: 0022-0345 ISO Abbreviation: J. Dent. Res. Publication Date: 1992 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1992-08-18 Completed Date: 1992-08-18 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0354343 Medline TA: J Dent Res Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1450-4 Citation Subset: D; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Periodontology, State University of New York, Buffalo 14214. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Anti-Infective Agents, Local
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administration & dosage,
therapeutic use* Dental Plaque / prevention & control* Dentifrices Gingivitis / prevention & control* Humans Mouthwashes |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Anti-Infective Agents, Local; 0/Dentifrices; 0/Mouthwashes |
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