Efficacy and Tolerability of Sodium Bicarbonate Toothpaste in Subjects with Gingivitis: A 6-Month Randomized Controlled Study.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-23-2018
Publication Title
Oral Health and Preventive Dentistry
Volume
16
Issue
5
First page number:
401
Last page number:
407
Abstract
Purpose: Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) in toothpaste can enhance the removal of biofilms involved in the development of gingivitis. To examine this over an extended time period, this study compared the efficacy and tolerability of twice-daily brushing for 24 weeks with 67% or 0% NaHCO3-containing toothpastes in subjects with moderate gingivitis. ... See full text for complete abstract.
Keywords
Biofilm disruption; Dental plaque; Periodontal disease; Sodium bicarbonate; Toothpaste
Disciplines
Dental Hygiene | Dental Public Health and Education
Language
English
Repository Citation
Akwagyiram, I.,
Amini, P.,
Bosma, M.,
Wang, N.,
Gallob, J.
(2018).
Efficacy and Tolerability of Sodium Bicarbonate Toothpaste in Subjects with Gingivitis: A 6-Month Randomized Controlled Study..
Oral Health and Preventive Dentistry, 16(5),
401-407.
http://dx.doi.org/10.3290/j.ohpd.a41362