GINGIVITIS

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 two mouthwashes in 72 adults with gum disease (gingivitis or periodontitis) to see which better controls inflammation and bacteria. Participants used either a standard chlorhexidine rinse or a combination rinse with chlorhexidine and cetylpyridinium chloride for…

This study tested whether a mouthwash made from Triphala, an Ayurvedic herbal blend, works as well as the standard chlorhexidine mouthwash for reducing plaque and gum inflammation (gingivitis). 220 adults with mild to moderate gingivitis used one of the two mouthwashes. The goal …

This study tested a new mouthwash containing CPC, hyaluronic acid, and zinc lactate against a standard fluoride mouthwash. 80 adults with at least two dental implants used the rinse for 6 months to see if it reduced plaque and prevented gum inflammation (gingivitis). The goal was…

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 two new toothpastes containing hops extract to see if they reduce gingivitis (gum inflammation) better than a standard fluoride toothpaste. 120 adults used the toothpaste for 12 weeks, and researchers measured bleeding gums and inflammation. The goal was to find…

This study tested whether a chewing gum containing dietary nitrate (like in leafy greens and beets) could improve gum health and heart health in adults with mild gum disease. Thirty participants were randomly assigned to use either the nitrate gum or a placebo gum for three weeks…

This study looked at whether a toothpaste made from black seed (Nigella sativa) can lower signs of gum inflammation in Indonesian soldiers with gingivitis. One hundred soldiers used the toothpaste, and researchers measured certain markers in their saliva to see if inflammation de…

This study tested whether using a special toothpaste with stannous fluoride plus a mouthwash with cetylpyridinium chloride works better than regular fluoride toothpaste for reducing plaque and gum inflammation. 82 adults with mild to moderate gum disease brushed at home and were …

This study compared a stannous fluoride toothpaste paired with a new toothbrush to a standard Colgate toothpaste and regular toothbrush for reducing plaque and gingivitis. 95 adults with mild to moderate gum inflammation and plaque buildup brushed twice daily for 3 months. Resear…

This study tested whether a new Colgate toothpaste with dual zinc can better control plaque and gingivitis (early gum disease) compared to a standard cavity-protection toothpaste. 86 adults with mild to moderate plaque and gum inflammation used one of the two toothpastes for thre…

This study tested whether a full-mouth electronic toothbrush (FMET) reduces gum inflammation (gingivitis) and plaque better than a regular electronic toothbrush. 94 adults with mild to moderate gingivitis used one of three brushing methods. Researchers measured gum health and pla…

This study looked at whether a toothpaste with sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) can change the bacteria in your mouth better than regular fluoride toothpaste. 74 adults with mild gum disease (gingivitis) used the toothpaste for 12 weeks. Researchers checked plaque samples to see …

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 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 two different manual toothbrushes to see how well they reduce plaque and gum inflammation (gingivitis). 84 adults brushed at home with their assigned toothbrush and were checked by a dentist after 1, 3, and 6 weeks. The goal was to find out which brush works bet…

This study compared a battery toothbrush to a manual toothbrush for reducing plaque and gingivitis (gum inflammation) in 130 adults over 12 weeks. Participants had mild to moderate gum disease and plaque at the start. Dentists measured gum health and plaque levels using standard …

This study looked at whether smokers who switch to combustion-free nicotine delivery systems (like e-cigarettes or heated tobacco) see improvements in gum health and tooth appearance compared to those who keep smoking or never smoked. About 460 healthy adults took part, and resea…

This study tested whether a new herbal mouthwash and gel could reduce plaque and gum inflammation as effectively as the standard chlorhexidine treatment, which can cause side effects like tooth staining and taste changes. Researchers compared the two products in 34 healthy adults…

This study tested whether using a power toothbrush followed by a mouth rinse twice daily for 6 weeks reduces gum bleeding and inflammation better than brushing with a manual toothbrush alone. 69 adults with gingivitis participated. Researchers measured gum health at the start and…

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 low-level laser therapy (LLLT) can reduce pain, speed up tooth movement, and improve gum health in people getting braces. 108 Pakistani adults aged 18-30 with mild crowding received either LLLT or no laser during their first six months of treatment. The …

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 whether taking a specific probiotic (Limosilactobacillus reuteri) can improve gum health in adults with braces who also have gingivitis (gum inflammation). 100 participants were randomly assigned to receive the probiotic or no treatment. The main goal was to mea…

This study tested whether a special dental routine (PerioGard toothpaste, mouthwash, and toothbrush) works better than standard products at reducing plaque and gum inflammation (gingivitis). Eighty adults with mild to moderate gum disease used the products at home for three month…

This study tested two professional dental cleaning methods in 30 adults with braces and gum inflammation (gingivitis). Each participant received both a newer guided biofilm therapy and a conventional cleaning on different sides of their mouth. Researchers measured plaque removal,…

This study compared two types of custom-made trays used for at-home teeth whitening. Forty adults used either an Essix-type retainer or a Vivera retainer with the same whitening gel for four weeks. Researchers measured how satisfied patients were with each tray, how well they whi…

This study looked at 126 people with type 2 diabetes, some with kidney complications, to measure inflammation markers in their saliva and blood. Researchers compared these markers based on gum health status. The goal was to better understand the links between gum disease, diabete…

This study looked at whether certain proteins in saliva (IL-6, IL-8, and LIGHT) can help tell the difference between healthy gums, gingivitis, and periodontitis. Researchers measured these proteins in 60 non-smoking adults with no other health conditions. The goal was to see if t…

This study looked at whether gum disease (gingivitis or periodontitis) changes how the body's natural clock works in gum tissue. Researchers studied 60 healthy adults with similar sleep patterns. They collected small gum tissue samples and measured clock-related genes and protein…

This study looked at two substances in the fluid around teeth—fractalkine and CX3CR1—that are linked to inflammation. Researchers measured them in 90 adults with healthy gums, gingivitis, or periodontitis before and after a deep cleaning. The goal was to see how these markers cha…

This study examined how standard non-surgical gum disease treatment changes the bone supporting your teeth. Researchers analyzed dental X-rays from 69 people with gum disease or gingivitis, taken before and 6 months after treatment. They used a special computer method called frac…