PubMed ID (PMID): 22371837Pages 157-159, Language: EnglishMachado de Andrade, Ingrid / Silva-Lovato, Cláudia Helena / Freitas de Souza, Raphael / Pisani, Marina Xavier / Machado de Andrade, Kelly / de Freitas Oliveira Paranhos, HelenaThe aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of experimental toothpastes for removing denture biofilm by means of a randomized crossover trial. Thirty volunteers brushed their dentures using a brush and four pastes: (1) Corega refreshing mint (control), (2) 0.2% chloramine T, (3) 1.0% chloramine T, and (4) 0.01% fluorosurfactant. Each paste was used for 7 days, and participants were randomized to use them according to one of four sequences. Biofilm was disclosed (neutral red) after each period, photographed, and quantified by means of a software program. All experimental toothpastes were similar to the control in terms of posttreatment biofilm coverage.
