Plax

04/01/2002 - "A meta-analysis technique was used to pool data from studies to assess the effectiveness of the pre-brushing rinse PLAX on existing plaque and gingivitis. "
04/01/2002 - "Although PLAX use appears to offer some benefit in plaque and gingivitis reduction, the clinical magnitude of the difference and the benefit on oral health are likely to be small."
01/01/1991 - "Its effect on gingivitis has only been studied sporadically, but it seems that Plax is not better than placebo in reducing or preventing the amount of gingivitis."
04/01/2002 - "The meta-analysis that evaluated gingivitis showed a significant reduction in inflammation with PLAX treatment at 12 (difference=0.209; 95% CI=0.17-0.25; p<0.0001) and 24 (difference=0.257; 95% CI=0.22-0.29; p<0.0001) weeks follow-up. "
06/01/1990 - "One hundred and three adults completed a double-blind, 6-month controlled study to assess the effects of rinsing with Plax (Oral Care Division of Pfizer Inc., New York, NY) before brushing on plaque, gingivitis and calculus. "

12/01/1990 - "Efficacy of plax prebrushing rinse in reducing dental plaque."
10/01/1991 - "Effect of the pre-brushing rinse, Plax, on dental plaque formation."
01/01/1991 - "Experimental data concerning the plaque removal capability of the prebrushing rinse Plax tend to show only a limited if any effect on dental plaque accumulation. "

04/01/2002 - "The meta-analysis that evaluated gingivitis showed a significant reduction in inflammation with PLAX treatment at 12 (difference=0.209; 95% CI=0.17-0.25; p<0.0001) and 24 (difference=0.257; 95% CI=0.22-0.29; p<0.0001) weeks follow-up. "

04/01/2005 - "Plax and castor-oil detergents showed similar results represented by partial removal of the smear layer; these results were better than those obtained in the control (physiologic serum) and sodium lauryl sulphate groups. "
04/01/2005 - "The present study performed an SEM evaluation of the efficiency of the following detergents on smear layer removal on the root surface: sodium lauryl sulphate, Plax, castor oil, and EDTA 24%. "

06/01/1990 - "One hundred and three adults completed a double-blind, 6-month controlled study to assess the effects of rinsing with Plax (Oral Care Division of Pfizer Inc., New York, NY) before brushing on plaque, gingivitis and calculus. "
06/01/1990 - "Following prolonged use as a prebrushing rinse, Plax was no more effective than placebo in reducing plaque, gingivitis and calculus."