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Effectiveness of a calculus scaling gel . This study evaluated the effect of a calculus scaling gel ( SofScale ) on time and ease of the scaling procedure in a double-blind , split-mouth clinical study of 32 subjects . The Volpe-Manhold calculus index was used to quantify the distribution and amount of calculus deposition on the lingual aspect of the mandibular 6 anterior teeth at baseline . The gel was applied directly to the calculus and subgingivally to the area to be scaled . Pre- and post-treatment gingival and stain indices were taken . Operator and subject questionnaires were completed immediately after treatment to determine ease of the scaling procedure . Results were analyzed with paired t-tests . The time difference in scaling between the product and placebo side was not significant . This study found that SofScale is safe to gingival tissues and does not promote tooth sensitivity . However , this study did not find significant differences in scaling time between product and placebo when using a 2-minute gel contact time .
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Intervention_Pharmacological
calculus scaling gel
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Intervention_Pharmacological
calculus scaling gel ( SofScale )
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Intervention_Physical
Volpe-Manhold calculus index
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Intervention_Pharmacological
gel
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Intervention_Pharmacological
SofScale
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Intervention_Control
placebo
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Outcome_Other
time and ease of the scaling procedure
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Outcome_Physical
Volpe-Manhold calculus index
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Outcome_Other
Operator and subject questionnaires
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Outcome_Other
time difference in scaling
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Outcome_Physical
gingival tissues
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Outcome_Physical
tooth sensitivity
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Participant_Condition
32 subjects .