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Brauner E, DI Cosola M, Ambrosino M, Cazzolla AP, Dioguardi M, Nocini R, Topi S, Mancini A, Maggiore ME, Scacco S, Bottalico L, Malcangi A, Cantore S. Efficacy of bio-activated anti-calculus toothpaste on oral health: a single-blind, parallel-group clinical study. Minerva Dent Oral Sci 2021; 71:31-38. [PMID: 34672484 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-6329.21.04606-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Current epidemiologic studies have confirmed the widespread presence of calculus in teenagers and adults of all ages. Among the multiple anti-calculus strategies that have been proposed over the years inhibition of crystal growth has been the most attractive. Current formulations in anti-calculus toothpastes and mothwash, utilise either hydroxyapatite or various pyrophosphate combinations. This study aimed to analyze the efficacy of an anti-calculus tooth paste in combination or not with a mouth rinse. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients (totally 40) used a pyrophosphate-based toothpaste containing Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate, Pentasodium Triphosphate, Xylitol, Hydroxyapatite, Citric Acid, And Calcium Carbonate (Group A) in combination, with a mouth rinse containing an association of Pentasodium Triphosphate, Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate and Citric Acid (Group B). A range of parameters were measured for: saliva pH, Volpe Manhold Calculus Index (VMI), Gingival Index (GI), and Plaque Index (PI). RESULTS The test mouth rinse Group B showd reductions in VMI, GI, PI, and increases in pH levels, after using the combination of toothpaste and mouth rinse. No changes to the mucosa or teeth were observed in both Groups. Patients perceived that the comitation of products was more effective. CONCLUSIONS The results from the three-month calculus examination indicated that both the tested products, modified positively clincal parameters and salivary pH. Moreover, the use of the tested products was not associated with any adverse effects.
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Affiliation(s)
- Edoardo Brauner
- Department of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Università degli Studi di Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Università degli Studi di Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Università degli Studi di Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Università degli Studi di Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Section of Ear Nose and Throat (ENT), Department of Surgical Sciences, Dentistry, Gynecology and Pediatric, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- School of Technical Medical Sciences, A. Xhuvani University, Elbasan, Albania
| | - Antonio Mancini
- Department Interdisciplinary of Medicine, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
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- Department Interdisciplinary of Medicine, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neuroscience and Sense Organs, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
| | - Lucrezia Bottalico
- Interdepartmental Research Center for Pre-Latin, Latin and Oriental Rights and Culture Studies (CEDICLO), University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
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- Department Interdisciplinary of Medicine, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy -
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