The Effects of Sanguinaria Extract on Plaque Retention and Gingival Health in Active Orthodontic Patients.
Abstract
Controlling plaque accumulation in orthodontic patients is of primary importance to all orthodontists. A new antiplane chemotherapeutic agent which contains sanguimaria extract was recently been introduced and proven to be effective in periodontal patients. This study tests a .03 per cent sanguinaria chloride mouthrinse and toothpaste in orthodontic patients. A 12 week double blind comparison was done to test the effects of a sanguinaria extract mouthrinse and toothpaste in orthodontic patients. In this study it was reported that the sanguinaria extract active group showed a 53 per cent reduction in the mean plaque index and a 50 per cent reduction in the mean gingival index. This suggests that the mouthrinse and toothpaste containing sanguinaria extract have a benefit in controlling plaque and reducing gingivitis in orthodontic patients.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA160714
Entities
People
- Rachel A. Miller
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology