The objective of this study was to evaluate in vitro the effect of a low fluoride toothpaste (450 µgF/g, NaF) combined with calcium citrate (Cacit) and sodium trimetaphosphate (TMP) on enamel remineralization. Bovine enamel blocks had the enamel surface polished sequentially to determine the surface hardness. After production of artificial carious lesions, the blocks selected by their surface h...

The aim of this study is to compare the effect of herbal based and fluoride based tooth pastes on Streptococcus mutans. The effect of the toothpastes are compared and hence an idea on how to prevent, control and treat the dental caries is formulated. Streptococcus mutans is a bacterium commonly found in the human oral cavity and is a significant contributor to tooth decay. The bacterial count i...

Saliva is an important body fluid which aids in digestion, in providing a first line of defense and has been recently identified as a repertoire of biomarkers. Salivary composition, hormone levels and enzyme activities are greatly influenced by physiology and well being of the individuals. Oral hygiene is generally maintained by the use of Oral dentifrice like toothpaste and mouthwash. These or...

Objective: to investigate the antimicrobial effects of toothpastes containing bioactive surface pre-reacted glass particles (S-PRG) on S. mutans biofilms adherence, initial colonization and maturation. Material Methods: a reference UA 159 clinical (SM6) strain were used. Bovine enamel specimens randomly allocated into groups (n=5): 0%; 1%; 5%; 20%; 30% S-PRG; positive control dentifrice (NaF+tr...

Oral staining can be secondary to intrinsic or extrinsic environmental factors [1]. Extrinsic is recognized mostly on dental surfaces and commonly associated with the use of chlorhexidine mouthwash [2,3,4], certain toothpastes [5], frequent intakes tea and/or coffee [6,7]. When discoloration appears a mucosal surface, clinician should careful take thorough history build differential diagnosis b...

BACKGROUND AND AIM: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of different whitening toothpastes, focusing on the experimental ozonated toothpaste. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This laboratory study included a sample of 48 sound human molar teeth. Teeth were randomly assigned into four groups according to toothpaste treatment to be evaluated objectively (colorimetric method) and subject...

Background. Many types of toothpastes contain substances that can remineralize initial enamel caries. This study aimed to assess the effect of nano-hydroxyapatite (NHA) on microhardness of artificially created carious lesions. Methods. In this in vitro study, NHA was prepared using sol-gel technique and added to the toothpaste with 7% concentration. A total of 80 extracted sound teeth were coll...

Background: Several factors, such as cost, branding, packaging and family influence, had been implicated as influencing the choice of toothpastes and toothbrushes by individuals. Media advertisement is also considered a very strong factor influencing consumer’s choice.Aim: To assess the extent to which some factors influenced the choice of toothpastes and toothbrushes among dental patie...