Open AccessRole of dentifrice in plaque removal: A clinical trial
Author(s) -
Jayakumar Avula,
Parameswaran Hari,
K. Hanisha Reddy
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
indian journal of dental research/indian journal of dental research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.277
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1998-3603
pISSN - 0970-9290
DOI - 10.4103/0970-9290.66629
Subject(s) - dentifrice , toothbrush , medicine , dentistry , dental plaque , oral hygiene , clinical study , crossover study , toothpaste , clinical trial , orthodontics , placebo , fluoride , surgery , chemistry , brush , inorganic chemistry , alternative medicine , pathology , electrical engineering , engineering
The precise role of dentifrice in plaque removal has been debatable. While a considerable volume of literature attributes several beneficial properties and glorifies the role of dentifrice, a small body of researchers questions its efficacy. Lingering doubts are emerging about the plaque removal efficacy of toothpastes and probably a time has come to reassess its role in plaque removal.