Studying the effectiveness of toothpastes with plant enzymes

   Background. There is a fairly large number of toothpastes on the Russian market, but their effectiveness and effect on oral tissues is not the same.

   Toothpastes containing plant enzymes are of particular interest for studying the possibility of normalizing the level of oral hygiene in patients with low compliance and increased formation of dental plaque.

   The aim of the study. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of using toothpastes with a plant-based enzyme, to develop recommendations for their use in patients with increased plaque formation, low compliance, as the main means of oral hygiene, and as a means of preparing for professional oral hygiene in risk groups.

   Materials and methods. 126 patients using different toothpastes, aged 22 to 30 years, were examined and divided into 4 groups depending on the toothpastes used and the stage of professional oral hygiene. Next, professional oral hygiene was performed and the OHI-S, PMA, and SBI indices were used at the initial appointment, after 2 and 4 weeks, and the effectiveness of the cleansing, anti-inflammatory, and hemostatic effects was calculated.

   Results. According to the data obtained, the effectiveness of the cleansing action of bromelain-containing toothpastes was 84 %, the anti-inflammatory effect was 79 %, the hemostatic effect was 77 %, and the effectiveness of conventional toothpastes was 21, 34, and 41.1 %, respectively. Toothpastes containing the plant enzyme bromelain are recommended for patients with low compliance, increased plaque formation, to prolong the effect of professional oral hygiene, and for patients at risk to prepare for professional oral hygiene.

   Conclusions. Toothpastes with the plant enzyme bromelain are indicated for patients with low compliance, increased plaque formation, to prolong the effect of professional oral hygiene and patients of risk groups to prepare for its implementation.

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