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Kaur, Avineet
- Assessment of Stain Removal Efficacy of Two Commercially Available Polishing Agents: Proxyt Paste (Active Ingredient- Xylitol) and Shine N Smile Paste (Active Ingredient-Alumina)
Authors
1 Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, M.M College of Dental Sciences & Research, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana, Ambala, IN
2 Dental Implant Clinic and Oral Surgery, Landmark Hospital, Sec 33-C, Chandigarh, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 10, No 11 (2019), Pagination: 31-34Abstract
Background: Tooth polishing is a procedure carried out as a part of oral prophylaxis in most dental practices. In the present study, the stain removal efficacy of two commercially available polishing agents was compare: Proxyt paste (active ingredient-xylitol) and Shine N Smile paste (active ingredient-alumina).
Materials & method:20 subjects in the age group of 20 to 40 years with extrinsic stains were included in the studyand a split mouth study design was employed. After thorough scaling was done, a split mouth study design was employed for comparing the two pastes. On the right side proxyt pastewas used and on the left side Shine N Smile paste was used to polish the teeth using rubber cup technique for 15 seconds on each tooth. Lobene stain index was used to assess the intensity and extent of the stains before and after the polishing procedure was performed.
Results: Pre-treatment and post-treatment score difference for the proxyt group and Shine N Smile group was 0.98 and 1.23 respectively. Significant results were obtained while comparing the mean post-polishing score and difference (pre-treatment and post-treatment) score in between proxyt paste group and shine N smile group.
Conclusion:Shine NSmile paste showed better results in comparison to proxyt paste. However; further studies with larger sample size are recommended.
Keywords
Polishing, Proxyt paste, Shine N Smile Paste.
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- Knowledge and Level of Awareness about the Use of Interdental Aids and Proper Brushing Techniques amongst Medical Students
Authors
1 Department of Periodontics, M.M. College of Dental Sciences & Research, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana, Ambala, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 10, No 11 (2019), Pagination: 35-38Abstract
Background: Oral hygiene practice is an effective measure for maintaining good oral health. The present study was conducted to investigate the status of knowledge and level of awareness about the use of interdental and proper brushing technique among medical students.
Materials & Method: The present study was conducted on 100 medical students of age group 18-22 years of both genders. A questionnaire was prepared that were served to medical students to elicit their response about interdental cleansing aids and proper brushing techniques.
Results: There were 23 male and 21 female with age 20 years. 28 males and 23 females brush once daily, 36 males and 31 females brush before meal, brushing method was directed seen in 42 males and 39 females, head was 28 males and 31 females were suing zigzag head king of brush, frequency of changing brush was bi-monthly seen in 33 males and 14 females, tooth pick was most common interdental aid used by males and dental floss by females. The difference was nonsignificant (P> 0.05).
Conclusion: The students had good knowledge on the basic oral health measures necessary to maintain proper oral health, but their attitude and practices towards oral health were relatively poor.
Keywords
Awareness, Knowledge, Tooth Brushing.References
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