Background and Purpose: Herbal toothpastes are more secure and efficacious and less poisonous due to containing natural chemicals as compared with the synthetic toothpastes. The present study aimed to formulate a polyherbal toothpaste using accessible medicinal plants in Iran and evaluate its efficiency in the protection of oral hygiene and prevention of dental caries. Materials and Methods:...

introduction: whitening toothpastes which have been accepted in populations may affect properties of enamel and restorative materials. the aim of this study was to compare the microhardness of human enamel and z250 microhybrid composite resin after brushing with two whitening toothpastes. materials and methods: in this experimental study of enamel specimens, forty five freshly extracted human i...

Currently, the concept of oro-dental prophylaxis and prevention is becoming more publicized among population. These notions promote both development dento-periodontal oral structures diseases, diagnosing diseases cavity stopping their evolution, as well complications in oro-maxillo-facial sphere. The purpose this paper was to perform a comparative experimental study between commensal flora comp...

Dental hypersensitivity is a communal problem that we may often encounter in the daily life of both men and women, especially elderly who can unconsciously affect every activity. Dentin defined as sharp pain caused by stimulation exposed dentin unprotected enamel which be attrition, abrasion, crown fracture, gingival recession, orthodontic trauma. Aim: The aim this study was to analyse potentia...

In three experiments, chloroform was administered to mice by gavage in a toothpaste base or in arachis oil, in doses up to 60 mg/kg/d on 6 days/wk for 8 wks. Control groups were left untreated or given vehicle only. In general, there were more survivors in chloroform-treated groups than in the controls. In the case of the males of three strains (C57BL, CBA and CF/1), treatment was associated wi...

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of the application of fluoride products on the development of enamel caries in deciduous teeth. A total of 108 deciduous teeth were chosen for the study. Acid-resistant varnish was applied on the teeth, leaving only one area of 5 mm x 1 mm of dental enamel exposed. The teeth were allocated randomly to one of the following groups: 1) control -...

Dental caries is the most common oral health issue for general population. not only affects quality of life but also brings economic burden to individual and society. The aim this study was determine prevalence dental associated factors among patients. An analytical, cross-sectional conducted patients visiting Department Oral Medicine Nepal Medical College Hospital Kathmandu. results showed tha...