Overview
Sodium carbonate has several properties that may be beneficial in the management of bacterial biofilm in gingivitis patients. The aim of this RCT study is to clinically evaluate the clinical properties of two toothpaste containing Sodium carbonate 67% and fluoride toothpaste that contains no bicarbonate on patients with gengivitis.
Description
Sodium carbonate has several properties that may be beneficial in the management of bacterial biofilm in both gingivitis and periodontitis patients. The aim of this RCT study is to clinically evaluate the clinical properties of two toothpaste containing sodium carbonate at 67% or no sodium carbonate at 67% at 6-month follow-up in patients with gingivits. The study was designed as a double-blind randomized controlled trial (RCT) with 2 parallel groups of individuals.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Clinically diagnosed with gingivitis according to the EFP/AAP 2017 criteria.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Periodontal treatment, antibiotics, NSAIDs, immunosuppressants during the last 6 months.
- Pregnancy.
- Systemic diseases.