DENTAL PLAQUE

This study tested a special toothpaste with stannous fluoride, zinc, and alumina to see if it improves gum health and reduces plaque better than regular fluoride toothpaste. 175 adults with mild to moderate gingivitis used the toothpaste for 4 weeks. The main goal was to measure …

This study tested a special dental varnish (chlorohexidine) in 22 people with braces to see if it could reduce gum overgrowth, plaque buildup, and early white spots on teeth. Each person's mouth was split in half—one side got the active varnish, the other a placebo—and changes we…

This study compared two brushing regimens: one using a special toothpaste with mouthwash, and the other using regular fluoride toothpaste. Over 12 weeks, 90 adults aged 18-70 with mild gum problems and plaque were monitored. The goal was to see which routine better reduced plaque…

This study tested whether a mouthwash containing cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) can improve gum health and reduce plaque buildup when used alongside regular brushing. 136 adults with mild to moderate gingivitis used the CPC mouthwash or just brushed with fluoride toothpaste for 1…

This study compared a stannous fluoride toothpaste to a standard sodium fluoride toothpaste for preventing dental plaque. 91 healthy adults brushed twice daily for 14 days after a professional cleaning. Plaque levels were measured at the start, after one day, and after two weeks.…

This study tested how well floss and three different mouthwashes (one with essential oils and alcohol, one with essential oils but no alcohol, and one with CPC+Zn and no alcohol) reduce plaque and gum inflammation. 228 adults with mild to moderate gum disease took part. The goal …

This study looked at whether using a stannous fluoride toothpaste together with a cetylpyridinium chloride mouthwash can improve gum health and reduce plaque better than using regular fluoride toothpaste alone. 199 adults with gum inflammation (gingivitis) took part. The main goa…

This study tested whether a water flosser is better than an interdental brush at removing plaque and reducing gum swelling in people with braces. 75 adults with braces used a water flosser on one side of their mouth and an interdental brush on the other for 3 months. Researchers …

This study tested two different mouth rinses containing chlorhexidine (CHX) combined with other ingredients to see if they help reduce dental plaque and gum inflammation better than a placebo rinse. 81 adults used the rinses twice daily along with their normal brushing and flossi…

This study tested whether using mouth rinses or chewing gum between morning and evening brushing can reduce plaque and improve breath. Twenty healthy adults tried five different products (like Listerine and Wrigley gum) on separate days, and researchers compared results to days w…

This study tested whether offering small financial rewards to parents helps them brush their young children's teeth more often. 244 families with children in Early Head Start programs took part. The goal was to see if this approach could prevent cavities by improving toothbrushin…

This study tested whether charcoal-infused toothbrushes remove dental plaque and stains better than regular toothbrushes. Thirty-six Egyptian adults brushed twice daily with fluoride toothpaste for four weeks. Plaque and stain levels were measured at the start and end. The goal w…

This study tested an experimental toothpaste with stannous fluoride to see if it could improve gum health and reduce plaque better than regular fluoride toothpaste. 154 adults with mild gum disease (gingivitis) brushed with either the test or regular toothpaste for 12 weeks. Rese…

This study tested whether a new mouthwash (MicroRepair® ABX) works as well as a standard antiseptic rinse (chlorhexidine) for treating gum inflammation caused by plaque. Forty adults with gingivitis received professional teeth cleaning, then used one of the two mouthwashes twice …

This study tested two mouthwashes in 40 adults with plaque-induced gingivitis (reversible gum disease). One group used the standard chlorhexidine mouthwash, and the other used a new one called MicroRepair ABX. Both were used for 14 days after a professional dental cleaning. The g…

This study tested whether using a special light device at home, along with a standard steroid mouth rinse, could better control pain and inflammation in people with oral lichen planus affecting the gums. Thirteen adults with confirmed disease took part. The goal was to see if the…

This study tested a program called Smile Smarts-PK, where teachers taught students aged 10-15 about oral hygiene in schools across Punjab, Pakistan. Over 4,000 students took part, and researchers measured changes in dental plaque and overall oral cleanliness after 12 months. The …

This study looked at whether showing children pictures of healthy teeth or decayed teeth helps them brush better. Sixty children aged 7 to 14 received oral hygiene education with either positive images, negative images, or no images. Their dental plaque and bad breath were checke…

This study tested a new oral health education module called MyBRUSH in 176 twelve-year-old children in Sabah, Malaysia. Researchers wanted to see if it improves kids' knowledge, attitude, and behavior about toothpaste and brushing, and if it reduces dental plaque. One group used …

This study looked at 56 extracted human teeth to see how three different polishing methods—bristle brush, rubber cup, and air polishing—affect tooth surface roughness after scaling. The goal was to find which method leaves teeth smoothest to help prevent plaque buildup. Researche…