<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><bold>Objective:</bold> There are numerous publications on the parameters of conventional medications, which contribute to their cariogenic and erosive potential. Little is known about the homeopathic remedies (HR) and the changes in the oral cavity they lead to, especially during childhood.<bold>Material and methods:</bold> The study involved 25 children (5-9 years of age). It monitored the change in plaque pH level after intake of three frequently used homeopathic remedies in five consecutive weeks. The pH level values were measured after the administration of the remedies, without HR intake, and after rinsing with 10% sucrose solution. Five groups were formed – two controls and three groups with results from the tested HR.<bold>Results:</bold> A drop in the plaque pH level was observed after intake of all HR and in all tested individuals. The biggest decrease was observed at the 15th minute for all HR. At the 30th minute the greatest decrease was observed with the second remedy, and at 60th minute – with the first and second.<bold>Conclusions:</bold> A dramatic decrease in the plaque pH level was observed after intake of each studied remedy. In many cases the drop was below the critical value of pH = 5.5. The low plaque pH values were maintained even at the 60th minute after the start of the study.</abstract>

Objective: There are numerous publications on the parameters of conventional medications, which contribute to their cariogenic and erosive potential. Little is known about the homeopathic remedies (HR) and the changes in the oral cavity they lead to, especially during childhood.Material and methods: The study involved 25 children (5-9 years of age). It monitored the change in plaque pH level after intake of three frequently used homeopathic remedies in five consecutive weeks. The pH level values were measured after the administration of the remedies, without HR intake, and after rinsing with 10% sucrose solution. Five groups were formed – two controls and three groups with results from the tested HR.Results: A drop in the plaque pH level was observed after intake of all HR and in all tested individuals. The biggest decrease was observed at the 15th minute for all HR. At the 30th minute the greatest decrease was observed with the second remedy, and at 60th minute – with the first and second.Conclusions: A dramatic decrease in the plaque pH level was observed after intake of each studied remedy. In many cases the drop was below the critical value of pH = 5.5. The low plaque pH values were maintained even at the 60th minute after the start of the study.

Clinical Study of the Change of pH Level in the Supragingival Plaque in Children after Taking Homeopathic Remedies

Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine

Acta Medica Bulgarica

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Objective: There are numerous publications on the parameters of conventional medications, which contribute to their cariogenic and erosive potential. Little is...

Clinical Study of the Change of pH Level in the Supragingival Plaque in Children after Taking Homeopathic Remedies

Published Online: May 05, 2021

Page range: 17 - 24

Received: Jul 09, 2019

Accepted: Jul 17, 2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amb-2021-0003

Keywords
dental plaque, homeopathic treatment, homeopathic remedies, plaque pH, tooth decay

© 2021 A. Pomakova et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Clinical Study of the Change of pH Level in the Supragingival Plaque in Children after Taking Homeopathic Remedies

Published Online: May 05, 2021

Page range: 17 - 24

Received: Jul 09, 2019

Accepted: Jul 17, 2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amb-2021-0003

Keywordsdental plaque, homeopathic treatment, homeopathic remedies, plaque pH, tooth decay

© 2021 A. Pomakova et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Keywords
dental plaque, homeopathic treatment, homeopathic remedies, plaque pH, tooth decay