Comparative evaluation of Tooth Surface Abrasiveness of Herbal and Non-herbal Toothpaste

Abstract

Background:Abrasion is the mechanical wearing of dental hard tissue and commonly affects cervical tooth structure. The major predisposing factors for abrasion are the tooth brushing method and the type of toothpaste used; most toothpaste contains abrasive agents for cleaning, maintaining, and improving tooth health. There are two types of toothpaste commercially available; synthetic and herbal formulations. Synthetic toothpaste typically contains abrasive agents, such as calcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, silica or hydrated silica for removing debris and stains. High amounts of abrasives in toothpaste may damage hard and soft tissues and dental restorations, leading to gingival recession, cervical abrasion and dentinal hypersensitivity. This study investigates the abrasive effect of herbal toothpaste compared with non-herbal toothpaste. Methods:Three hundred patients were randomly selected who fulfilled the eligibility criteria. Subjects participating in this study were equally divided into two groups. Group A: PatanjaliDantKanti toothpaste, Group B: Close Up gel. Each person's presence and type of cervical defect will be diagnosed using the tooth wear index (TWI). Results:Statistically significant difference was observed in the value of enamel abrasion between Group A and B (p<0.05). The statistical analysis used in this study was one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) Conclusions:The least enamel abrasion was observed in Close up tooth gel compared with Patanjali toothpaste. Keywords: cervical abrasion; herbal; non-herbal; toothpaste