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

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