[The effect of amyloglucosidase and glucoseoxydase containing toothpastes on plaque formation and gingivitis].

Abstract

Earlier studies showed that an antibacterial lactoperoxydase system in the saliva is activated by the application of a hydrogen paroxide-generating combination of enzymes: amyloglucosidase and glucose oxydase. The object of the present study was to investigate the effect of these enzymes in a test and control group of 29 subjects. The results showed the plaque-inhibiting effect of the enzyme paste. An influence on the gingiva could not be demonstrated.

• Authors: J Rotgans, G Schmalz
• Journal: Deutsche zahnarztliche Zeitschrift (Dtsch Zahnarztl Z) Vol. 32 Issue 9 Pg. 755-6 (Sep 1977) ISSN: 0012-1029 [Print] Germany
• Vernacular Title: Der Effekt einer amyloglucosidase- und glucoseoxydase-enthaltenden Zahnpaste auf Plaquebildung und Gingivitis.
• PMID: 332488 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Controlled Clinical Trial, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Dentifrices
• Hydrogen Peroxide
• Glucose Oxidase
• Glucosidases
• Glucan 1,4-alpha-Glucosidase

Topics

• Dental Plaque (prevention & control)
• Dentifrices
• Gingivitis (prevention & control)
• Glucan 1,4-alpha-Glucosidase (therapeutic use)
• Glucose Oxidase (therapeutic use)
• Glucosidases (therapeutic use)
• Humans
• Hydrogen Peroxide (biosynthesis)