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The effect of salt-containing dentifrices on gingival inflammation
L Watermann1, C Gleissner, M Thul
1Department of Restorative Dentistry, Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz, Augustusplatz 2, D-55131 Mainz, Germany.
Objective:
This study examined the effect of an alkaline, salt-containing toothpaste, a toothgel of similar contents, and a conventional toothpaste on gingival inflammation.
Method And Materials:
One hundred fifteen patients suffering from mild to moderate chronic gingivitis were enrolled in a double-blind clinical study. All subjects had at least 20 teeth, probing depths of less than 6 mm, and a sulcular bleeding index of 50% or more. At the beginning of the study period, the subjects were randomly assigned to 3 study groups. The baseline examination recorded the number of decayed, missing, and filled teeth, an approximal plaque index, a sulcular bleeding index, and the gingival index.
Results:
After an 8-week study period, statistically significant reductions in the plaque and bleeding indexes were observed in all 3 groups. There were no significant differences among the 3 dentifrices examined.
Conclusion:
The effectiveness of salt-containing dentifrices in patients with gingivitis was comparable to that of a conventional toothpaste.