Comparative Evaluation Between the Efficacy of Fluoride Based Toothpaste (ParodontaxTM) and Calcium Based Toothpaste (Colgate) on Established Gingivitis

Introduction: Bacteria in dental plaque are one of the main causative factors of periodontal inflammation, therefore, meticulous plaque control is very important.Self-performed mechanical plaque removal is one of the most accepted methods of controlling plaque and gingivitis.There has been a search for years for chemical agents that could help in patient-dependent mechanical plaque control and thus reduce or prevent various oral diseases.Dentifrices play an important role in plaque control and in oral hygiene maintenance.This study will be undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness of fluoride-based toothpaste (ParodontaxTM) as compared to calcium-based toothpaste (Colgate) on plaque control, removal of stains and in improving the signs and symptoms of gingivitis.Aim & Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of fluoride-based toothpaste (ParodontaxTM) for the improvement of oral hygiene and the reduction of gingival inflammation in patients with established gingivitis, as compared to a calcium-based toothpaste (Colgate). Materials and Methods:A total of 6 systematically healthy patients in the age group of 18-45 years with established gingivitis were randomly selected after undergoing professional cleaning and divided into 2 groups.Group 1: Patients received fluoride-based dentifrice (ParodontaxTM) after SRP.Group 2: Patients received calcium-based toothpaste (Colgate) after SRP.All the patients used the allocated dentifrice, twice a day for 6 weeks.All the clinical parameters such as Plaque index, Gingival index and sulcular bleeding index were assessed at baseline and on 45th day. Results:The result showed an improvement in all clinical parameters such as PI, GI and SBI in both study groups when measured at baseline and after 45 days.However, the statistical analysis was found to be statistically non-significant (p>0.05). Conclusion:Based on the result of the study it can be concluded that both dentifrices have similar effects on plaque control, gingival inflammation and bleeding on probing.However, long term studies with large sample size are required to compare and evaluate the efficacy of fluoride-based toothpaste (parodontaxtm) and calcium-based toothpaste (colgate) on established gingivitis.