Effects of Sanguinaria Extract on Plaque Retention and Gingival Health in Active Orthodontic Patients

摘要

Controlling plaque accumulation in orthodontic patients is of primary importance to all orthodontists. A new antiplane chemotherapeutic agent which contains sanguimaria extract was recently been introduced and proven to be effective in periodontal patients. This study tests a .03 per cent sanguinaria chloride mouthrinse and toothpaste in orthodontic patients. A 12 week double blind comparison was done to test the effects of a sanguinaria extract mouthrinse and toothpaste in orthodontic patients. In this study it was reported that the sanguinaria extract active group showed a 53 per cent reduction in the mean plaque index and a 50 per cent reduction in the mean gingival index. This suggests that the mouthrinse and toothpaste containing sanguinaria extract have a benefit in controlling plaque and reducing gingivitis in orthodontic patients.