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Effects of a novel dye containing toothpaste versus regular fluoridated toothpaste for supragingival biofilm reduction in patients with chronic gingivitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Avita Rath; Chong Junning; Priyadarshini HR; Brandon Nicholas Teo; Naik Hsian Zhen; Ong Wey Yin · 2021 · Dentistry 3000

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Abstract

AIM:To compare the effects of a plaque disclosing toothpaste with a regular fluoridated toothpaste for supragingival biofilm reduction in patients with chronic gingivitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This study was a randomized controlled trial with a parallel design. Forty patients, both males and females aged 18-25 years with chronic generalized gingivitis (N=40) were randomly allocated to two groups of twenty each (n=20), using lottery method. Participants in the experimental group brushed with a plaque disclosing toothpaste, while participants in the control group brushed with regular fluoridate

Abstract by Avita Rath; Chong Junning; Priyadarshini HR; Brandon Nicholas Teo; Naik Hsian Zhen; Ong Wey Yin, Dentistry 3000 (2021) — licensed CC BY 4.0.

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Metadata source: DOAJ · DOI 10.5195/d3000.2021.117