Objective To assess the urinary fluoride excretion in preschool children after drinking fluoridated milk with 0.185 mg F and 0.375 mg F and to study the impact of use of fluoride toothpaste. Basic research design Double-blind cross-over study. Participants Nine healthy children, 2.5-4.5 years of age. Intervention In a randomized order, participants drank 1.5 dl milk once daily for 7 days ...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the anti-plaque and anti-gingivitis properties of Acacia arabicacontaining toothpaste in an adult population. METHODS Sixty subjects with gingivitis were randomly assigned to a test group (Acacia arabica-containing toothpaste) or control group (regular toothpaste). An analysis of plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI) and bleeding on probing index (BOP%) were carried out...

This cross-sectional study evaluated the consumption of fluoridated dentifrice and associated factors in Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil. A total of 688 households were selected. A structured questionnaire was answered by the mother to obtain demographics, habits, and toothpaste consumption. Household toothpaste consumption was considered low when a tube lasted > 1 month and high w...

OBJECTIVE This clinical study aimed to evaluate effectiveness of a commercially available toothpaste containing potassium nitrate, sodium monoflurophosphate, and nano-hydroxyapatite as well as antioxidants phloretin, ferulic acid and silymarin in reducing dental hypersensitivity in adults. METHODS The clinical trial enrolled patients with a history of dentin hypersensitivity. A test toothpast...

INTRODUCTION This article illustrates a new treatment approach and evaluates the effect of use of fluoridated toothpaste on the remineralization of white spot lesions (WSLs) diagnosed at debonding. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty-one orthodontic patients (mean age: 19.6 years), with a minimum of four WSLs on the buccal surfaces of the maxillary and mandibular incisors, canines, premolars and fir...

Fluoridated toothpastes were designed to produce a topical caries-preventive effect. Many studies have shown their effectiveness. Recently, researchers have expressed concern that fluorosis may be increasing in the American population. There is speculation that fluoride (F) from fluoridated toothpastes might be a contributing factor when the toothpaste is accidentally swallowed by small childre...

Introduction: Cention N, a new alternative tooth coloured resin based filling material. Toothbrushing abrasion is key issue in restorative dentistry. A smooth surface crucial factor to be considered for establishing successful restoration because the roughness of material results plaque deposition, discoloration restoration, microleakage and secondary caries. The present study aims evaluating N...

Allergic reactions and contact dermatitis caused by the ingredients in toothpaste have been reported. 1 Some studies have documented allergic reactions to the flavorings used, especially cinnamic aldehyde.,3 Others have reported skin reactions to the preservatives, especially sodium benzoate,4-6 and to aluminum. Still others have shown contact dermatitis caused by sodium lauryl sulfate and prop...

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this in vitro study was to compare the efficacy of a bleaching toothpaste containing Blue Covarine vs. conventional tooth bleaching techniques using peroxides (both in-office and at-home). MATERIAL AND METHODS Samples were randomly distributed into five experimental groups (n=15): C - Control; BC - Bleaching toothpaste containing Blue Covarine; WBC - Bleaching toothpa...

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...