ReviewPeriodontology 20002019
Plaque control and reduction of gingivitis: The evidence for dentifrices.
Review in Periodontology 2000, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 14 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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14 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 45 citations in OpenAlex.
- The efficacy of baking soda dentifrice in controlling plaque and gingivitis: A systematic review.International journal of dental hygiene · 2019Pooled it
- The effect of dental floss sequence on plaque removal efficacy and periodontal health: a randomized controlled trial.BMC oral health · 2026Trial
- The clinical and microbiological efficacy of a zinc-citrate/hydroxyapatite/potassium-citrate containing toothpaste: a double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial.Clinical oral investigations · 2024Trial
- Randomised-crossover clinical trial on the substantivity of a single application of a gel containing chlorhexidine and o-cymen-5-ol on the oral biofilm and saliva.BMC oral health · 2024Trial
- Effects of water flossing on gingival inflammation and supragingival plaque microbiota: a 12-week randomized controlled trial.Clinical oral investigations · 2023Trial
- A Randomised Clinical Study to Evaluate Efficacy on Gingival Health of 62% and 67% Sodium Bicarbonate Toothpastes.Oral health & preventive dentistry · 2021Trial
- Comparative Evaluation of the Effectiveness of 40% Miswak Mouthwash and 0.12% Chlorhexidine Mouthwash in Treating Gingivitis: A Blinded, Randomised Clinical Trial.Oral health & preventive dentistry · 2021Trial
- Advice and Information About Toothbrushing as Available on Websites of Professional Dental Care Associations.International journal of dental hygiene · 2026Article
- In-Vitro Effect of Manuka Honey / Propolis Toothpastes on Bacteria and Biofilm Associated with Caries and Gingivitis.Oral health & preventive dentistry · 2025Article
- The Effect of a Nature-Based Gel on Gingival Inflammation and the Proteomic Profile of Crevicular Fluid: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Gels (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Treatment of periodontal diseases: Latin America and the Caribbean Consensus 2024.Brazilian oral research · 2024Article
- Comparative evaluation of mouthwashes containing propolis and chlorhexidine for controlling inflammation resulting from plaque accumulation in patients with chronic gingivitis.Journal of advanced periodontology & implant dentistry · 2023Article
- Chemical vs. natural toothpaste: which formulas for which properties? A scoping review.Journal of public health in Africa · 2022Article
- Plaque control and reduction of gingivitis: The evidence for dentifrices.Periodontology 2000 · 2019Review
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3 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
This paper focuses on plaque control and the management of gingivitis in adults and summarizes the evidence of commercially available dentifrices as gathered from existing systematic reviews. Three internet sources were used to search for appropriate papers (up to and including February 2017). The search strategy was designed to include any systematic review published on dentifrices that also included an evaluation of plaque and gingivitis scores. Characteristics of the individual reviews, such as methodological aspects, quantitative data and conclusions, were extracted. The potential risk of bias was estimated and the acquired evidence was graded. Independent screening of 205 unique reviews resulted in 10 published and eligible systematic reviews. One publication evaluated the mechanical contribution of dentifrice to plaque removal. Eight papers were identified that evaluated the efficacy of a proposed single active ingredients, of which two reviewed more than one potentially active ingredient. One study compared two active ingredients. This meta-review appraised the current state of evidence and found that toothbrushing with a standard fluoride dentifrice does not provide an added effect for the mechanical removal of dental plaque. Evidence suggests that compared with a standard dentifrice, those containing triclosan or stannous fluoride have benefits with respect to gingival health and control of dental plaque.
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