Lozenge with enzymes may reduce plaque

Researchers may have uncovered whether a multiple enzyme-containing lozenge can help reduce the build-up of de novo plaque.

In the study, published in the Journal of Dentistry, the researchers assigned 24 patients to receive a multiple enzyme-containing lozenge or placebo three times daily for seven days.

They discovered that the patients who consumed the lozenges had lower de novo plaque formation after one day of use compared with those who received placebo. However, after seven days of use, there were no statistically significant differences in de novo plaque accumulation between the two groups. Additionally, the patients who consumed the lozenges had a reduced level of species increment in the saliva, without experiencing negative effects on their oral microbiomes.

The researchers suggested that the lozenge may be added to mechanical plaque removal as a strategy to better manage the build-up of plaque.

Read more: Journal of Dentistry

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