Twice Daily Toothbrushing With a Stabilized Stannous Fluoride/Sodium HexametaPhosphate Dentifrice May Reduce Gingivitis, Gingival Bleeding, and Dental Plaque

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

A controlled 6-month clinical trial to study the effects of a stannous fluoride dentifrice on gingivitis.

Mallatt M, Mankodi S, Bauroth K, Bsoul SA, Bartizek RD, He T.

J Clin Periodontol 2007;34(9):762-7.

Level of Evidence

Level 1: Good-quality, patient-oriented evidence.

Strength of Recommendation Grade

Not applicable.

Purpose/Question

The authors assessed the antiplaque and antigingivitis benefits of a stabilized stannous fluoride/sodium hexametaphosphate dentifrice in comparison with a negative control dentifrice over a 6-month period following an oral prophylaxis.

Source of Funding

This study was funded by the Procter & Gamble Company (Mason, OH).

Type of Study/Design

This study was a randomized, stratified, double-blind, single-center, parallel group clinical trial.