Title: Effect of toothpaste containing Zanthoxylum nitidum extract on simple gingivitis in fixed orthodontic treatment
Abstract: Objective To observe the preventive effect of toothpaste containing 2% Zanthoxylum Nitidum extract on gingivitis in fixed orthodontic treatment. Methods Forty-two patients with fixed orthodontic treatment were assigned into experimental group and control group.The patients in experimental group used the toothpaste containing 2% Zanthoxylum Nitidum extraction,while in control group used common non-pharmic-toothpaste.The dental plaque and the status of gingivitis were assessed before experiment,and after experiment for 3 and 6 months. Results There was no significant difference in dental plaque and the status of gingivitis between 2 groups before experiment(P0.05).There was significant difference in the status of gingivitis between 2 groups at the end of 3 and 6 months(P0.05),while significant difference in dental plaque between 2 groups at the end of 6 months. Conclusion Toothpaste containing Zanthoxylum Nitidum extract can obviously decrease the incidence of dental plaque and enhance gingival health.
Publication Year: 2009
Publication Date: 2009-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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