Use of dehydrated pancreas in oral hygiene

Abstract

An enzyme powder composed of dehydrated pancreas and a dispersant lactose, applied once daily for six weeks to the teeth and gums with a toothbrush and allowed to remain for 10 to 15 minutes, reduced the amount of calculus about 60 per cent and the amount of inflammation of the gingival tissues by 70 to 90 per cent. The enzyme powder also reduced substantially the time required for scaling of the teeth and was a valuable adjunct in the maintenance of oral hygiene. A review of the literature provides the basis for the use of proteolytic enzymes in supplemental therapy for periodontal disease. An enzyme powder composed of dehydrated pancreas and a dispersant lactose, applied once daily for six weeks to the teeth and gums with a toothbrush and allowed to remain for 10 to 15 minutes, reduced the amount of calculus about 60 per cent and the amount of inflammation of the gingival tissues by 70 to 90 per cent. The enzyme powder also reduced substantially the time required for scaling of the teeth and was a valuable adjunct in the maintenance of oral hygiene. A review of the literature provides the basis for the use of proteolytic enzymes in supplemental therapy for periodontal disease.