title: [Dentifrices and dental hygiene].
abstract: The best known dentifrices are pastes. The various constituents save to respect integrity of soft and hard tissues. The abrasive must suppress coloration without enamel abrasion. The foaming agent facilitates detachment and elimination of coloration without lesion to the gingiva. Flavours, humectants, binders will not irritate the mucosa. Chlorhexidine and fluoride are among the most studied and interesting therapeutic agents.
mesh_terms: D003802:Dentifrices; D006801:Humans; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D014072:Tooth Abrasion / Q000209:etiology; D014099:Toothbrushing / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D003802:Dentifrices
vernacular_title: Dentifrices et hygiène dentaire.