Introduction Consumer oral hygiene products play a key role in improving and maintaining population health. The personal care market is rapidly diversifying; growing number of dentifrices marketed 'natural' fluoride-free are entering mainstream retailers, which may have implications for the health 'with regards to caries risk. Aims To investigate range fluoride concentrations, flavour formulati...

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of an electro-ionizing toothbrush with stannous fluoride in the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity following periodontal surgery. Thirty-twQ volunteers with dentin hypersensitivity were dividcd in two equal groups each using different methods : (Group I ) stannous fluoride dentifrice and hyG Brnde ionizing brush without a battery and (Group ...

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of ayurvedic toothpaste on salivary pH and buffer capacity.Seventy individuals aged 25-50 years who fulfilled inclusion criteria were enrolled. After a washout period one week, participants grouped into two, using (n=35) other control (n=35). Unstimulated saliva sample was collected at two intervals, i.e., pre usage post (4 weeks) toothpaste. The capacity...

herbal extracts have been successfully used in dentistry as tooth cleaning and antimicrobial plaque agents. the aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical effects of a dental gel containing barberry extracts (from berberis vulgaris) on gingivitis and microbial plaque control. a double blind clinical trial study was conducted in a dormitory on 45 boys aged 11-12 years having the same socioec...

background: surface microhardness is a physical property which access the effect of chemical and physical agents on hard tissues of teeth, and a useful way to examine the resistance of fluoride treated enamel against caries. the purpose of this study was to evaluate microhardness of enamel following ph-cycling through demineralization and remineralization using suspensions of dentifrices with d...

This study compared the levels of biofilm in maxillary and mandibular complete dentures and evaluated the number of colony-forming units (cfu) of yeasts, after using auxiliary brushing agents and artificial saliva. Twenty-three denture wearers with hyposalivation and xerostomia were instructed to brush the dentures 3 times a day during 3 weeks with the following products: Corega Brite denture d...