Role of dentifrice in plaque removal: A clinical trial | Zendy

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Role of dentifrice in plaque removal: A clinical trial

Author(s) -

A Jayakumar,

Padmini Hari,

Annem Haritha,

KrishnanjaneyaPathakota Reddy

Publication year - 2010

Publication title -

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.

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