Trial of experimental toothpastes regarding quality for cleaning dentures
De Andrade, I.M.; Silva-Lovato, C.H.; de Souza, R.F.; Pisani, M.X.; de Andrade, K.M.; Paranhos, H.d.F.O.
International Journal of Prosthodontics 25(2): 157-159
2012
ISSN/ISBN: 0893-2174 PMID: 22371837 Document Number: 662759
The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of experimental toothpastes for removing denture biofilm by means of a randomized crossover trial. Thirty volunteers brushed their dentures using a brush and four pastes: (1) Corega refreshing mint (control), (2) 0.2% chloramine T, (3) 1.0% chloramine T, and (4) 0.01% fluorosurfactant. Each paste was used for 7 days, and participants were randomized to use them according to one of four sequences. Biofilm was disclosed (neutral red) after each period, photographed, and quantified by means of a software program. All experimental toothpastes were similar to the control in terms of posttreatment biofilm coverage.