Effectiveness of a triclosan/copolymer dentifrice on dental plaque and gingivitis in Brazilian individuais with cerebral palsy

Abstract

This randomized clinical trial investigated the effect of a dentifrice containing triclosan on the reduction of dental plaque and gingivitis in institutionalized individuals with cerebral palsy. Fifty-seven residents were randomly allocated to a test group (n=28, dentifrice with triclosan) and a control group (n=29, conventional dentifrice). A single calibrated investigator performed examinations at baseline and after three months. The amount of dental plaque was assessed, and gingivitis was measured. The caretakers performed brushing with dentifrice. After three months, there was a significant reduction in the plaque index in both groups, but there was no difference between the two groups. There was a significant reduction in gingivitis only in the test group, and the difference between groups was significant after three months. The authors concluded that the dentifrice with triclosan reduced interdental bleeding in the studied population.

Bibliometric analysis of cerebral palsy and oral health in PubMed (1956-2021)

“…However, it should be noted that the conclusions of case-reports could not be applied directly in clinical practice (Hurd 2014). Although a low number of interventional studies were observed (3.01%), an increased number of publications on the theme of this study was observed every decade (Abd-Elmonem et al 2021, Rai et al 2018, M Baeder et al 2017, Inal et al 2017, Yitzhak et al 2017, Feng et al 2007.…”

Is there a role for triclosan/copolymer toothpaste in the management of periodontal disease?

“…8,9 This is understandable, as one would not expect to see an effect on gingivitis if it was not present in the fi rst place. The active toothpaste only has an effect when the patient is suffering from gingivitis, so whole population studies will dilute the overall efficacy.…”

Comparative Evaluation of the Plaque and Gingivitis Reducing Efficacy of Chlorhexidine Diundecylinate (Salibact) and Triclosan Based Dentifrice: A Double Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

“…Several agents have been tried with varying efficacy but with one or other limitations. Triclosan has been used for a longtime as a suitable antiplaque agent in dentifrice, [6][7][8][9][10] however recent concerns with use of triclosan demands a suitable alternative.…”

“…Several studies have substantiated the use of triclosan containing tooth paste in controlling plaque and gingivitis. [6][7][8][9][10] There are quite a number of health impacts of triclosan brought to light by the scientific and environmental community across the globe [11][12][13] . It is known to cause skin irritation, hormone disruption and it interferes with the muscle function.…”