Reduction of the plaque index of patients in the periodontal maintenance phase 6 months after the use of a toothpaste with zinc citrate
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2022-12-15
2022-12-15
Autor
Marín Jaramillo, Rubiel Antonio
Rico Vargas, Manuela
Botero Zuluaga, Paula Andrea
Villadiego Contreras, Salma Milena
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Resumen
ntroduction: Periodontal disease is an inflammatory pathology caused by oral biofilm, which affects the supporting tissues of the tooth and results in loss of attachment and destruction of the alveolar bone. Surgical and non-surgical periodontal therapies focus their objectives on eliminating and controlling dental plaque, and their success depends on the collaboration of the patient and regular follow-up in established maintenance programs. A 2% zinc citrate toothpaste has been developed and launched with the promise of helping to improve periodontal health. Objective: To evaluate the dentomicrobial plaque index (PI) in a cohort of patients in the periodontal maintenance phase; users of a zinc citrate toothpaste for six months. Methods: 92 patients were selected from a periodontal maintenance program in a health institution, and follow-up appointments were made at Months 0, 3, and 6. At Months 0 and 3, the patients were given a soft-bristled toothbrush and four tubes of 90g of 2% zinc citrate toothpaste. In the three evaluation periods, a periodontogram, oral hygiene instructions, periodontal maintenance therapy, and dental microbial plaque index (PI) were performed to evaluate changes in that index. Results: 92 patients with a mean age of 59.1 years were included in the study and completed the 6-month observation period. In month 6 there was a statistically significant decrease in PI from 15.4 to 7.55; showing a decrease close to 50.1%, 84.46% of the said reduction was observed between months 3 and 6. Conclusion: Adherence to a periodontal maintenance program every 3 months and the use of a toothpaste with zinc citrate and tetrapotassium pyrophosphate are effective in reducing the plaque index in patients with periodontal disease and can improve long-term prognosis and decrease the probability of disease progression.Impacto
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- Odontología [158]