Original scientific paper

Estimation of some properties of toothpaste "Apident"

M. Rode ; Zdravstveni dom, Ljubljana
O. Herman ; Zdravstveni dom, Ljubljana
Bratko Filipič ; Institut za mikrobiologiju, Medicinski fakultet, Ljubljana

Abstract

In addition to basic components toothpastes also contain various additives which intensify their effect. The toothpaste »Apident« contains Propolis which has bactericidal, viricidal and fungicidal effect as it has been proved. By adding Propolis the producers are trying to reduce equally the oral flora and inflammations of the soft tissue in the oral cavity as well as to prevent the onset of bacterial colonies.
The samples of the toothpaste »Apident« and other toothpastes were placed into the blood agar supplied with specimens of oral flora. The inhibition zone of different toothpastes was compared, pH was measured as well as hemolitic effect and changes in superficial colour of artificial teeth. The degree of health of the oral cavity was estimated in voluntary patients who used the toothpaste »Apident« during clinical investigation. The effect of the analyzed toothpaste was tested by means of the Scanning Electronic Microscope. The toothpaste »Apident« showed a high degree of inhibitory effect on bacteria of the oral flora. It did not cause the change in colour on the surface of artificial teeth. All other results are also encouraging.

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Hrčak ID:

105865

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/105865

Publication date:

15.9.1979.

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