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Periodontal disease is an infection that causes inflammation of the tooth supporting structures, which results in the destruction of the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone, and eventually, tooth loss. The aetiology of the disease is oral biofilm. Therefore, the regular mechanical removal of
As a result of ongoing microbiological challenge from accumulated dental plaque, it is paramount to ensure thorough removal of such deposits from the root surface to maintain periodontal health. Mechanical instrumentation using conventional hand instrument and/or oscillating scalers is the gold
Rationale: Several polyols (xylitol, sorbitol, erythritol) have been shown to act as excellent sugar substitutes, especially for in-between meals food products. Most commonly they are used in chewing gums, but the recent field trials also show a clear effectiveness of xylitol lozenges. Although