Effects of sodium polystyrene sulfonate on gingival plaque: microbiological investigation and clinical follow-up

A new antiplaque agent was tested on nine subjects. The antiplaque agent, a 5% aqueous solution (p/v) of sodium polystyrene sulfonate, applied on the tooth surfaces by daily topical application for two weeks, caused a statistically significant 30% reduction of plaque index (PI), with corresponding r...

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Published inThe New microbiologica Vol. 19; no. 4; p. 357
Main Authors Aronna, G, De Rosa, A, Torino, M, Martini, S, Sanges, M R, Esposito, T, Catalanotti, P
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Italy 01.10.1996
Subjects
Adult
Dental Plaque - microbiology
Dental Plaque - prevention & control
Follow-Up Studies
Gingiva - microbiology
Humans
Polystyrenes - therapeutic use
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Summary:A new antiplaque agent was tested on nine subjects. The antiplaque agent, a 5% aqueous solution (p/v) of sodium polystyrene sulfonate, applied on the tooth surfaces by daily topical application for two weeks, caused a statistically significant 30% reduction of plaque index (PI), with corresponding reduction of total bacteria and qualitative modifications of plaque formation with reduction of Gram-negative bacteria.
ISSN:1121-7138