![]() ![]() The composition of the crystal form of calculus is approximately, “hydroxyapatite 58%, magnesium whitlockite 21%, octacalcium phosphate 12%, and brushite 9%”. Phosphate and calcium ions in the saliva are responsible for mineralizing plaque into calculus. Within 2 to 14 days after initial plaque formation, it undergoes a pathologic mineralization process becoming calculus. It is well established that plaque biofilm initiates gingival inflammation and dental caries. Results: There were no statistically significant differences in the overall reduction in the mean VMI scores between the test and control groups.Ĭonclusion: Within the limitations of the study, rinsing with tetrapotassium pyrophosphate and sodium tripolyphosphate for sixty days did not affect the formation of supragingival calculus in the present cohort of adults.Īnticalculus, rinse, tetrapotassium pyrophosphate, sodium tripolyphosphate, supragingival calculus, adults, periodontal After a 60-day trial period, the test and control subjects were recalled, and the clinical measurements were conducted using the indices indicated above. At the completion of the hygiene appointment (baseline), the PI, GBI and VMI was assumed to be zero and the subjects were randomly assigned to test (rinsed twice a day with the anticalculus mouthwash) or control groups (only used regular dentifrice) and appropriate instructions provided. ![]() In addition, The Plaque Index (PI) was used to evaluate plaque scores while the presence or absence of gingival bleeding index (GBI) was used to determine gingival health. Methods: The extent of supragingival calculus in relation to the lingual surfaces of the lower anterior teeth was measured using the Volpe-Manhold Calculus Index (VMI). Objectives: To evaluate a mouth rinse containing tetrapotassium pyrophosphate and sodium tripolyphosphate on supragingival calculus formation in a group consisting initially of forty adults seeking periodontal treatment at a Canadian dental school. Efficacy of a Rinse Containing Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate and Sodium Tripolyphosphate on Calculus Formation in a Group of Adults A B S T R A C T ![]()
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