Efficacy test of a toothpaste in reducing extrinsic dental stain

In Vitro Evaluation of Surface Roughness and Color Variation after Two Brushing Protocols with Toothpastes Containing Different Whitening Technologies

“…This can be attributed to the fact that this toothpaste, although considered "conventional" and containing no additional whitening agent, also contains abrasive particles that remove extrinsic pigmentation from tooth surfaces. Additionally, the literature suggests that the efficacy of extrinsic pigment removal is also directly related to the level of oral hygiene practices, motivation, and the mechanical action of the toothbrush, which may influence the results regardless of the toothpaste used [30,38]. The outcome was as expected for the three whitening toothpastes, all of which demonstrated a whitening effect on the enamel surface, probably due to the chemical and mechanical combination of the whitening and abrasive agents, respectively.…”

“…It is important to clarify that these types of whitening toothpastes lack scientific evidence, and their results are highly manipulated by the industry. Further research with robust methodology that reduces the risk of bias is needed to establish the role of abrasive and whitening components present in these toothpastes and their correlation with alterations in surface roughness and color [6,30].…”

In Vitro Evaluation of Surface Roughness and Color Variation after Two Brushing Protocols with Toothpastes Containing Different Whitening Technologies

“…This can be attributed to the fact that this toothpaste, although considered "conventional" and containing no additional whitening agent, also contains abrasive particles that remove extrinsic pigmentation from tooth surfaces. Additionally, the literature suggests that the efficacy of extrinsic pigment removal is also directly related to the level of oral hygiene practices, motivation, and the mechanical action of the toothbrush, which may influence the results regardless of the toothpaste used [26,32]. The outcome was as expected for the three whitening toothpastes, all of these having a whitening effect on the enamel surface, probably due to the chemical and mechanical combination of the whitening and abrasive agents, respectively.…”

“…It is important to clarify that these types of whitening toothpastes lack scientific evidence, and their results are highly manipulated by the industry. Further research with robust methodology that reduces the risk of bias is needed to establish the role of abrasive and whitening components present in this toothpastes and their correlation with alterations in surface roughness and color [6,26].…”

Assessment of the factors that affect the selection of a dentifrice among a population of 18–24-year-old students in Mangalore: A questionnaire survey

“…Mechanical tooth cleaning by means of toothbrush and a dentifrice remains the most reliable and common method for controlling supragingival plaque. Dentifrice use helps in minimizing plaque build-up,[ 2 ] strengthening teeth against caries,[ 3 ] removing stains,[ 4 5 ] teeth whitening,[ 6 ] removing food debris, and freshening of the mouth. [ 7 ] A variety of dentifrices are available in the market; however, the reason for choosing a particular product is often not clearly addressed.…”