Bioactivity of toothpaste containing bioactive glass in remineralizing media: effect of fluoride release from the enzymatic cleavage of monofluorophosphate [PDF]
Objectives. The aim was to introduce a new methodology to characterize toothpaste containing bioactive glass and to evaluate the effect of release of fluoride ions, by cleaving monofluorophosphate (MFP), on the mineral forming ability of Sensodyne Repair
Earl, JS +3 more
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Necrotrophic growth of periodontopathogens is a novel virulence factor in oral biofilms [PDF]
The oral use of antimicrobial agents embedded in toothpastes and mouth rinses results in an oral microbial massacre with high amounts of dead bacteria in close proximity to few surviving bacteria.
Bernaerts, Kristel +6 more
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Introduction: One of the most important causative factors in the onset of dental caries and periodontal disorders is dental plaque. Mouthwashes and dentifrices, such as toothpaste, are examples of chemical plaque management treatments.
Shital Kiran Davangere Padmanabh +5 more
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Wear of human teeth: a tribological perspective [PDF]
The four main types of wear in teeth are attrition (enamel-on-enamel contact), abrasion (wear due to abrasive particles in food or toothpaste), abfraction (cracking in enamel and subsequent material loss), and erosion (chemical decomposition of the tooth)
Amaechi B. T. +18 more
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Modified toothpaste application using prepared toothpaste delivering technique increases interproximal fluoride toothpaste delivery [PDF]
AbstractObjectivesWe devised a “prepared toothpaste delivering technique” (PTD technique), a modified the application of toothpaste method for using fluoride toothpaste more effectively. This study aimed to investigate the change in viscosity and fluoride intake into hydroxyapatite of a toothpaste, and deliverability of fluoride toothpaste to the ...
Ryouichi Satou +4 more
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Protective effect of zinc-hydroxyapatite toothpastes on enamel erosion: an in vitro study [PDF]
The aim of the present study was to test the impact of different toothpastes with Zinc-Hydroxyapatite (Zn-HAP) on preventing and repairing enamel erosion compared to toothpastes with and without fluoride.
Colombo, Marco +4 more
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Toxicity and effect of whitening toothpastes on enamel surface [PDF]
This in vitro study evaluated the biocompatibility and abrasivity of whitening and conventional toothpastes. Samples of conventional (non-whitening) - Edel White Infant (EWI) - and whitening toothpastes - Edel White Whitening (EWW), Edel White CAREFORTE (
Sigmar de Mello RODE +4 more
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Assessment of fluoride intake from drinking water and toothpaste in 3-year-olds: Preliminary results in Belgrade, Republic of Serbia [PDF]
Background/Aim. Fluoride has beneficial effect on dental caries prevention and enables high hardness of enamel. However, fluoride intake above optimal levels can have adverse effects on teeth and bones, especially in young children during the period of ...
Đukić-Ćosić Danijela +6 more
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Antimicrobial Efficacy of Herbex and Himalaya Herbal Toothpastes: An In Vitro Experimental Study
Introduction: Recently, toothpastes containing herbal antimicrobial ingredients have gained popularity due to their reduced side effects. This study aimed to compare the antimicrobial efficacy of two herbal toothpastes and a nonherbal type on pathogens ...
Mina Biria +4 more
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Can toothpaste carry drugs to fight pulmonary infections?
Toothpastes have been used as vehicles to deliver drugs in the oral cavity. Scientists delivered antibiotics to oral cavity through toothpastes and postulated that toothpastes may also be used to deliver antibiotics to tackle fatal lung diseases.
Firoz Naem Khan, Vijay Thawani
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