title: New agents in the chemical control of plaque and gingivitis: reaction paper.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Oral Health Services Research Unit, University College Cork, Ireland.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: O'Mullane
mesh_terms: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local