Comparison of two commercial dentifrices in the reduction of gingivitis and plaque: A pilot study

Authors

  • Warley David Kerbauy São Paulo State University (Unesp) – Institute of Science and Technology – São José dos Campos – Department of Diagnosis and Surgery – SP – Brazil.
  • Erick Shun-Iti Maeda São Paulo State University (Unesp) – Institute of Science and Technology – São José dos Campos – Department of Diagnosis and Surgery – SP – Brazil.
  • Daniel Isaac Sendyk Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery – College of Dentistry – São Paulo University – SP – Brazil.
  • Claudio Mendes Pannuti Department of Stomatology – Division of Periodontics – College of Dentistry – São Paulo University – SP – Brazil.
  • Harina Prates Vilas Boas São Paulo State University (Unesp) – Institute of Science and Technology – São José dos Campos – Department of Diagnosis and Surgery – SP – Brazil.
  • Emanuel silva Rovai Department of Stomatology – Division of Periodontics – College of Dentistry – São Paulo University – SP – Brazil.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14295/bds.2017.v20i4.1451

Abstract

Objectives: Chlorhexidine (CHX) and triclosan are the most used chemical agents in dentistry. However, the combination of these products has never been tested. We hypothesize that the addition of CHX to a triclosan dentifrice formulation may offer additional benefits in the reduction of plaque and gingivitis. Thus, the aim of this study was to compare a commercial dentifrice containing 0.05% chlorhexidine and 0.3% triclosan, with conventional toothpaste containing 0.3% triclosan, in the treatment of gingivitis and plaque reduction. Material and Methods: Thirty volunteers were randomly assigned to receive a dentifrice containing 0.05% CHX and 0.3% triclosan (CHX/triclosan group) or a dentifrice containing basically 0.3% triclosan (Triclosan group). Subjects received clinical evaluation such as gingival index (GI) and plaque index (PI) at baseline, 30 and 60 days. Results: After 60 days, both treatments led to a significant improvement in GI and PI. There was no significant difference between groups as regards change in GI and PI (p>0.05). Conclusion: The combination of 0.05% CHX with 0.3% triclosan did not offer further benefits to gingival inflammation and plaque control when compared with a dentifrice containing 0.3% triclosan.

Keywords

Chlorhexidine; CHX dentifrice; Triclosan; Plaque; Gingivitis.

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Published

2017-12-15

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 4 (2017): Oct. - Dec. / 2017 - Published December 2017

Section

Clinical or Laboratorial Research Manuscript