GINGIVITIS

This study looked at 30 people with braces who had gum inflammation (gingivitis). Each person received two different cleanings—one side of the mouth got a newer method called Guided Biofilm Therapy, and the other side got the traditional cleaning. Researchers checked plaque level…

This study tested two mouthwashes in 72 adults with gum disease to see which better controls inflammation and prevents the condition from coming back. Participants used either a standard chlorhexidine rinse or a combination rinse with lower chlorhexidine plus cetylpyridinium chlo…

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 whether a special dental routine (PerioGard toothpaste, mouthwash, and toothbrush) works better than standard products at reducing gum inflammation and plaque. 80 adults with mild to moderate gingivitis used one of the two routines for three months. The goal was…

This study tested how well floss and three different mouthwashes (essential oil with alcohol, essential oil without alcohol, and CPC+Zn without alcohol) reduce dental plaque and gum inflammation. 228 adults with mild to moderate gum disease took part. The goal was to see which me…

This study tested whether a mouthwash containing cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) could improve gum health and reduce plaque when used alongside regular brushing. 136 adults with mild to moderate gingivitis used either the CPC mouthwash or brushed alone for 12 weeks. The main goal …

This study tested whether a full-mouth electronic toothbrush (FMET) works better than a regular electronic toothbrush for reducing gum inflammation and plaque. 94 adults with mild to moderate gingivitis took part. The FMET was used with either standard toothpaste or a foam system…

This study tested whether a battery-powered toothbrush, used with toothpaste, can reduce plaque and gum inflammation (gingivitis) in adults. 130 healthy adults with mild to moderate gum disease and plaque used the toothbrush for 12 weeks. Dentists measured plaque and gum health a…

This study tested whether using a special toothpaste with mouthwash and a manual toothbrush works better than regular fluoride toothpaste for reducing plaque and gum problems. 90 adults aged 18-70 with mild gum disease and plaque took part over 12 weeks. Researchers measured plaq…

This study tested an experimental toothpaste with stannous fluoride against regular fluoride toothpaste in 154 adults with mild gum disease (gingivitis). The goal was to see if it could reduce gum bleeding and plaque buildup over 12 weeks. Results showed the special toothpaste im…

This study looked at whether smokers who switch to e-cigarettes or heat-not-burn products see improvements in their gum health and tooth appearance. About 460 healthy adult smokers were followed for 18 months and compared to those who kept smoking and those who never smoked. The …

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

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

This study compared a stannous fluoride toothpaste paired with a newly designed toothbrush to a standard toothpaste and brush for reducing plaque and gingivitis. 95 adults in Thailand used their assigned products for three months. Researchers measured plaque and gum health at the…

This study tested whether a new mouthwash with CPC, hyaluronic acid, and zinc lactate can reduce plaque and prevent gum problems around dental implants better than a standard fluoride mouthwash. 80 adults with at least two dental implants used the mouthwash for 6 months. The goal…

This study looked at whether a toothpaste made from black seed (Nigella sativa) can reduce signs of gum inflammation in 100 Indonesian soldiers with gingivitis. Researchers measured certain inflammatory markers in saliva before and after using the toothpaste. The goal was to see …

This study tested how well manual toothbrushes reduce plaque and gingivitis (gum inflammation). 84 adults brushed at home with one of two toothbrushes for 6 weeks. Dentists checked their teeth and gums at the start and after 1, 3, and 6 weeks to see how much plaque and gum swelli…

This study tested whether a chewing gum containing dietary nitrate (a natural compound found in leafy greens and beets) could improve gum health and heart health in adults with mild to moderate gum irritation or bleeding. Thirty participants were randomly assigned to use either t…

This study tested whether using a stannous fluoride toothpaste together with a cetylpyridinium chloride mouthwash works better than regular fluoride toothpaste alone for reducing dental plaque and gum inflammation (gingivitis). 82 adults with mild to moderate gum disease used the…

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 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 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 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 looked at whether certain proteins in saliva can help tell if someone has healthy gums, gingivitis, or periodontitis. Researchers measured three proteins (IL-6, IL-8, and LIGHT) in saliva from 60 non-smoking adults. The goal was to see if these proteins could be used a…

This study tested whether low-level laser therapy (LLLT) can reduce pain, speed up tooth movement, and improve gum health during the early phase of braces treatment. 108 adults aged 18-30 received either LLLT on their front teeth or no laser at each visit over 6 months. Researche…

This study tested an experimental toothpaste with stannous fluoride, zinc, and alumina against regular fluoride toothpaste in 175 adults with mild to moderate gingivitis. Over 4 weeks, researchers measured gum bleeding and plaque buildup to see if the new toothpaste improved gum …

This study looked at how satisfied people were with at-home teeth whitening using two different types of retainers (Essix or Vivera) with a standard bleaching gel. Forty adults with healthy teeth and gums took part. The researchers measured satisfaction, how white teeth got, and …

This study looked at whether taking a specific probiotic (Limosilactobacillus reuteri) could reduce gum inflammation in adults undergoing orthodontic treatment with braces. One hundred participants with gingivitis were randomly assigned to receive the probiotic or no supplement. …

This study tested whether using a power toothbrush and mouth rinse twice daily for six weeks reduces gum bleeding and inflammation better than a manual toothbrush alone. Sixty-nine adults with gingivitis were randomly assigned to either the power brush plus rinse group or the man…

This study looked at 126 people with type 2 diabetes, some with kidney disease (diabetic nephropathy) and some without. Researchers measured three inflammatory markers (NGAL, TNF-α, and IL-10) in both saliva and blood to see how they relate to gum health. The goal was to better u…

This study looked at 69 people with gum disease (periodontitis or gingivitis) to see if non-surgical treatment changes the bone supporting their teeth. Researchers used special X-ray analysis to compare bone structure before and 6 months after treatment. The goal was to better un…

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…