Effect of toothbrushing with a fluoride-free and fluoride-containing dentifrice on oral hygiene and number of leukocytes in the gingival fluid

L. Brayer, M. Antal, M. Sela, I. Gedalia, A. Stabholtz

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Abstract

The number of leukocytes in the gingival exudate and the oral hygiene index during toothbrushing with a fluoride-free and fluoride-containing dentifrice was investigated in humans during a 3-month period. Significant correlations existed between the average number of leukocytes in the gingival exudate and the oral hygiene indices. The number of leukocytes increased significantly during the period of toothbrushing with the Fluoride dentifrice, whereas in the OHI no change was evident.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)604-606
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Periodontology
Volume50
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - 1979

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