Year : 2018

Volume : Volume 8

Issue : Issue 2

Address for correspondence :
Dr. Mathew John.
drmathewj1@gmail.com

Abstract

Background:  Elimination of microbial dental plaque biofilm prevents gingivitis, periodontitis, and dental cavities. The present study was conducted to assess the efficacy of conventional dentifrice in controlling periodontal diseases. Materials & Methods: This study was conducted on 60 patients with periodontal diseases. Plaque index, Bleeding index and Gingival index was recorded on all teeth. Results: There was significantly reduction in plaque index from baseline to 2 weeks, 4 weeks and 6 weeks (P < 0.05).  The plaque index was 1.7, 1.51, 1.40 and 1.01 at baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks and 6 weeks respectively. The gingival index at baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks and 6 weeks was 2.5, 1.6, 1.2 and 0.74 respectively. There was significant reduction in gingival index from baseline to 2 weeks, 4 weeks and 6 weeks (P < 0.05). The bleeding index at baseline was 2.2, at 2 weeks was 2, at 4 weeks was 1.6 and at 6 weeks was 0.9. There was significant reduction in gingival index (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Conventional tooth paste found effective in treating gingivitis and periodontitis. There is need to motivate the general population regarding usefulness of tooth brushing with conventional tooth paste.

Keywords: Gingival index, Tooth paste, periodontal diseases.