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

• Main Author: Kerbauy, Warley David
• Publication Date: 2017
• Other Authors: Maeda, Erick Shun-Iti, Sendyk, Daniel Isaac, Pannuti, Claudio Mendes, Boas, Harina Prates Vilas, Rovai, Emanuel silva
• Format: Article
• Language: eng
• Source: Brazilian Dental Science
• Download full: https://ojs.ict.unesp.br/index.php/cob/article/view/1451

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.KeywordsChlorhexidine; CHX dentifrice; Triclosan; Plaque; Gingivitis.