title: Effectiveness of a dental gel to reduce plaque in beagle dogs.
abstract: Tooth brushing is considered a superior technique for reducing plaque accumulation. Chemical agents may be used to reduce plaque accumulation on tooth surfaces since many owners may not be willing or able to brush their dog's teeth. Following a professional teeth cleaning procedure, a dental gel containing chlorhexidine was applied in 11 dogs BID for 7-days, while 11 other dogs received a control dental gel applied in the same manner. Dogs in the treatment group had significantly less plaque accumulation during the trial period compared with dogs in the control group. The dental gel applied in the study reported here decreases plaque accumulation in the short-term and may be beneficial in reducing the severity of gingivitis and associated periodontal disease if provided on a long-term basis.
authors: Clinique Vétérinaire 4, rue Linois, 75015 Paris, France.
authors: Philippe
authors: P
authors: Hennet
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000818:Animals; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002710:Chlorhexidine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary*; D003774:Dental Plaque Index; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D005782:Gels; D009910:Oral Hygiene / Q000662:veterinary; D010512:Periodontal Index; D014100:Toothpastes / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D005782:Gels; D014100:Toothpastes; D002710:Chlorhexidine