Synopsis The maintenance of oral hygiene using antimicrobial dentifrices is an effective method for the prevention and treatment of plaque-induced gingivitis. The present study focuses on the efficacy of stannous fluoride (0.454% w/w) dentifrices compared to the negative control dentifrices for plaque reduction. This ‘Journal Watch' discusses a study “ Gingivitis efficacy of a 0.454% w/w stannous fluoride dentifrice: A 24-week randomized controlled trial ”, from BMC Oral Health. Authors : C. R Parkinson, K.
R Milleman, and J. L Milleman. What was the need for this study? In addition to mechanical plaque removal, antimicrobial ingredient-based dentifrices is essential for the effective treatment and prevention of plaque-induced gingivitis. In the present study, plaque index (PI), modified gingival index (MGI), and bleeding index (BI) of the teeth are compared to evaluate the quality of…
