Journal of Dental Research, Vol 71, 1455-1456, Copyright © 1992 by International & American Associations for Dental Research Online Journals
New agents in the chemical control of plaque and gingivitis: reaction paper
D. O'Mullane
Oral Health Services Research Unit, University College Cork, Ireland.
The inadequacy of traditional methods in controlling plaque and gingivitis
has led to an increasing interest in the chemical approach, especially
using toothpastes and mouthrinses. Various agents have been tested by a
variety of experimental designs. Further work in this field should include
monitoring the effect of long-term use on the oral ecology and an appraisal
of the experimental designs used in longitudinal studies of antiplaque and
antigingivitis agents.