Effectiveness of Anti-Erosion Dentifrices in Plaque Control
Author Information
Author(s): Bellamy PG, Prendergast M, Strand R, Yu Z, Day TN, Barker ML, Mussett AJ
Primary Institution: Procter & Gamble
Hypothesis
Can anti-erosion dentifrices also provide effective plaque control?
Conclusion
The SnCl2/NaF dentifrice provided significantly greater plaque inhibition than the NaF toothpaste.
Supporting Evidence
- The SnCl2/NaF dentifrice showed 26.0% lower plaque levels overnight compared to the NaF dentifrice.
- Subjects using SnCl2/NaF had 27.9% less plaque immediately after brushing.
- Plaque coverage was 25.7% lower during the day with SnCl2/NaF compared to NaF.
Takeaway
This study found that a special toothpaste can help keep your teeth cleaner than a regular one, especially if you eat acidic foods.
Methodology
A randomized, three-period, two-treatment, double-blind, crossover study was conducted to evaluate plaque levels using two different dentifrices.
Potential Biases
Potential bias from the funding source, Procter & Gamble.
Limitations
The study had a small sample size and was limited to a specific age range.
Participant Demographics
Subjects ranged in age from 25 to 55 years, with a mean age of 34.5 years; 55.5% were women.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.0001
Statistical Significance
p<0.0001
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