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Comparative evaluation of efficacy of 4% tulsi extract (Ocimum sanctum), fluoridated and placebo dentifrices against gingivitis and plaque among 14–15 years school children in Davangere City, India – A triple blinded randomized clinical trial
Author(s) -
Bhuvaneshwari Gangadharamurthy Nadar,
GV Usha,
Nagesh Lakshminarayan
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
contemporary clinical dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.289
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 0976-237X
pISSN - 0976-2361
DOI - 10.4103/ccd.ccd_109_19
Subject(s) - gingivitis , dentifrice , medicine , dentistry , dental plaque , placebo , orthodontics , inorganic chemistry , chemistry , alternative medicine , pathology , fluoride
Gingivitis is the most prevalent periodontal disease among adolescents. The most important factor associated with gingivitis is plaque accumulation. Mechanical plaque control through tooth brushing and mouth rinsing are the most commonly used preventive methods.

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