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.
2012-02-28
Eng.
The International journal of prosthodontics
Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, University of Sao Paulo, Riberirao Preto, Brazil.
Int J Prosthodont. ;25(2):157-9
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