Trial reportBMC oral health2022
Antibacterial effect of an herbal toothpaste containing Bamboo salt: a randomized double-blinded controlled clinical trial.
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- 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
- Cytotoxicity, antibacterial efficacy, and fluoride content of commercial herbal toothpastes.BDJ open · 2026Article
- The effect of magnetic fields on the antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of toothpaste produced by phycoerythrin and Oliveria decumbens Vent. oil.Odontology · 2026Article
- Navigating fluoride hesitancy: mapping the evidence base for fluoride-free toothpaste alternatives.European journal of pediatrics · 2026Review
- Surface Analysis of Lithium Disilicate Ceramics After Use of Charcoal-Containing Toothpastes.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2025Article
- The Clinical and Antibacterial Effects of a Herbal Toothpaste Containing White MustardDentistry journal · 2025Article
- Comparative Evaluation of Herbal Versus Non-herbal Dentifrice in Maintaining Oral Health of Young Adults.Cureus · 2024Article
- Assessing Fluorosis Incidence in Areas with Low Fluoride Content in the Drinking Water, Fluorotic Enamel Architecture, and Composition Alterations.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Evaluating Therapeutic Efficacy of Bamboo Salt Mouthwash Compared to Benzydamine Hydrochloride Mouthwash for Recurrent Aphthous Ulceration: A Double-blind Randomized Clinical Trial.Journal of research in pharmacy practiceArticle
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Abstract
backgroundThe inclusion of herbal antibacterial agents in the composition of toothpastes is becoming increasingly popular, due to lower side effects. The present study intended to investigate the antibacterial efficacy of a herbal toothpaste containing Bamboo salt on cariogenic oral bacteria.
methodsThe present double-blinded parallel randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted on 60 dental students (age range: 18-30). Following the baseline saliva sampling, the participants were randomly assigned into the case and control groups, to use the Bamboo salt herbal toothpaste and conventional non-herbal toothpaste, respectively. They were instructed to brush their teeth twice a day using the Bass technique. Saliva sampling was repeated after four weeks. The salivary counts of Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus at baseline and 4-week follow-up were determined and presented as the logarithm of colony-forming units per milliliter (log CFU/mL).
resultsA significant decrease in salivary Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus was observed using both toothpastes (*P < 0.001). The difference between the antibacterial efficacy of two toothpaste types on Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus was not statistically significant (P = 0.530, and P = 0.137, respectively).
conclusionDue to the comparable efficacy of the investigated herbal toothpaste with conventional toothpaste, it potentially qualifies as a complementary agent for self-care oral hygiene procedures.
trial registrationThis trial was registered in the "Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials" (IRCT20210414050964N1) on 21/06/2021.
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