BACKGROUND/AIMS Stannous fluoride (SnF) has been suggested as a dental erosion-preventive agent. The aim of this single-centre, randomized, double-blind, in situ study was to evaluate the effect of toothpastes with SnF in the prevention of erosive enamel wear. METHODS A combined split-mouth (extra-oral water or toothpaste brushing) and crossover (type of toothpaste) set-up was used. Twelve vo...

OBJECTIVE Dental caries remains the most common disease worldwide and the use of fluoride toothpaste is a most effective preventive public health measure to prevent it. Changes in diets following globalization contribute to the development of dental caries in emerging economies. The aim of this paper is to compare the cost and relative affordability of fluoride toothpaste in high-, middle- and ...

Consumers are increasingly interested in finding more ecological alternatives to various products. This trend is becoming more common in the market for toothpaste as well. The ROCS Bionica Sensitive® toothpaste is a fluoride-free product containing natural ingredients, which reduces dentine hypersensitivity and offers an ecological alternative in oral health promotion. The purpose of the study ...

There is a lack of clinical studies comparing dentifrices with high fluoride (F) concentration. The aim was to evaluate a dentifrice containing 5,000 ppm F compared to a dentifrice containing 1,450 ppm F in caries-active adolescents. The design was a 2-year, single-blind randomized controlled trial and 211 adolescents of 279 (76%) completed the trial. The subjects were divided into two groups a...

OBJECTIVES Gingival overgrowth is a complication of cyclosporine therapy following organ transplantation. Oral azithromycin is frequently used to treat this complication. This study examined the efficacy of local azithromycin, in the form of toothpaste, against cyclosporine-induced gingival overgrowth. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty stable renal transplanted patients (10 men and 10 women) with ...

BACKGROUND One of the most undesirable side effects of comprehensive orthodontic treatment is white spot lesions (WSLs). Despite many attempts at prevention of WSLs, its prevalence remains very high on debonding. There are many agents like fluoride toothpastes, fluoride varnishes, and fluoride mouth rinses, and casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) is frequently used for t...

Background: Streptococcus mutans was the most dominant bacteria in caused caries. Caries could be prevented by chemical plaque control methods used toothpaste. Toothpaste had antibacterial properties helped to prevent from colonized. There were two ingredients toothpaste, fluoride and herbal ingredients. 
 Aim: Determined effect of toothpaste with content on growth mutans. Methods: This st...

Background and Aim: In recent years, beneficial effects of herbal hygienic products and toothpastes have significantly been emphasized. This study sought to assess the effects of Masdent toothpaste which contains Pistacia Lentiscus (PL) extract on plaque index and Streptococcus mutans(SM) and Lactobacillus (LB) count in saliva. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted on 60 students a...

Miswak.is stem of Salvadora perisca,which is particulary used by moslems for tooth brushing.cosidering the useful properties of Miswak and easy use of toothpastes.this research  is airned at toothpaste formulation from Miswak extract .toothpaste bases was formulated by use of diferrent ingrediants.some of the formulation were selected for accelerated stability test analysis.by these studies,the...

Although 1000 ppm fluoride (F) toothpaste is recommended for all age groups, many parents still choose 500 ppm F or non-F toothpaste for their toddlers to avoid the possibility of an excessive intake of F. As the comparison of the efficacy of F toothpastes has rarely been studied in infants and toddlers, the present study aimed to compare the caries increment with the use of 1000 ppm F, 500 ppm...