Improvement of Halitosis and Changes in Saliva Components after Using Dentifrices with Menthapiperita Extract
Jung-Eun Park1, Jong-Hwa Jang2
1Jung-Eun Park, Research Scholar, Department of Preventive and Social Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Republic of Korea.
2Jong-Hwa Jang, Associate Professor, Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Science, Dankook University, Republic of Korea.
Manuscript received on 01 January 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 06 January 2019 | Manuscript Published on 07 April 2019 | PP: 90-94 | Volume-8 Issue- 3C January 2019 | Retrieval Number: C10280183C19/2019©BEIESP
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Abstract: The objective of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of dentifrices containing Menthapiperita extract on the changes in oral condition, halitosis, and saliva components. Methods/Statistical analysis:After recruiting the subjects, they were examined using the Turesky-Quigley-Hein Plaque index and Löe-Silness gingival index. To analyze the volatile sulfur compounds, which are halitosis inducing substances, H2S, CH3SH and (CH3)2S were quantitatively analyzed using Sensor Gas Chromatograph ODSAP2 (FIS Inc., Hyogo, Japan). For HPLC analysis of organic acids and inorganic ions in saliva, Dionex ion chromatography system (gradient pump, ED 50 conductivity detector) was used. Findings:In the evaluation of plaque index and gingival index, the values decreased from baseline of 1.87±0.66 and 0.57±0.45 to 1.63±0.88 and 0.17±0.12 after 4 weeks, respectively. Measurement of halitosis also showed a total reduction effect of 41.03% after 4 weeks. In the saliva analysis, total organic acid content decreased from baseline of 10.79±9.39 to 3.41±3.18 after 4 weeks, whereas the concentrations of chloride and phosphate increased after 4 weeks. Improvements/Applications: Based on the findings in the present study, it is determined that the dentifrices containing Menthapiperita (MP) extract used in the present study could improve the oral environment.
Keywords: Dentifrice, Halitosis, HPLC, Menthapiperita, Saliv.
Scope of the Article: Social Sciences