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The research is the first to reveal the specific mechanism of action of sodium bicarbonate.
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This provides further understanding of the clinical benefit of the unique parodontax toothpaste formulation.
The data will be presented at the FDI 2014 Annual World Dental Congress, 11-14th September in New Delhi, India and will be featured at a GSK sponsored symposium, Gum Health: The New Science of a Sodium Bicarbonate Toothpaste, 12 September, 12:15 – 13:45 Indian Standard Time, H Khorana Hall., India Expo Centre. Leading periodontal experts will discuss the causes and consequences of gingivitis, the reasons why patients ignore the condition, and the mode of action and clinical efficacy of parodontax.
Disrupting the Path to Gingivitis
New research has shown that parodontax toothpaste containing 67% sodium bicarbonate removed significantly more plaque than a non-sodium bicarbonate toothpaste, with a 23% difference in plaque scores following a single 60-second brushing and a 56% greater reduction in plaque in those areas harder to reach with a toothbrush. In addition, there were 54% fewer bleeding sites as compared with a non-sodium bicarbonate toothpaste and a 57% reduction in the bleeding score (with 0 being no bleeding and 2, immediate bleeding).
At the high levels of extra fine sodium bicarbonate found in the parodontax 67% formulation disruption of the polysaccharide matrix was enhanced, enabling greater plaque removal during brushing. The formulation technology also allows for the removal to take place at the gum line. Importantly, the research shows that clinical benefits can be achieved without adding an antimicrobial to a toothpaste.
The findings have widespread health implications. Gingivitis is one of the most common oral health disorders in the world, with estimates indicating that at least half of all adults in most parts of the world suffer from the condition. Left untreated, gingivitis can lead to more serious forms of gum disease and potentially tooth loss. Achieving reduction in gingivitis through plaque removal -- without the addition of an antimicrobial -- can support worldwide efforts to reduce antimicrobial resistance.
