REVOLUTIONIZING ORAL CARE: CLINICAL VALIDATION OF A LIQUID TOOTHPASTE FOR PLAQUE AND GINGIVITIS MANAGEMENT

Dr. Gayatri Ganu*, Dr. Rajlaxmi Patil and Dr. Dheeraj Nagore

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Maintaining oral hygiene requires regular brushing and flossing to keep the mouth free from microbes. Factors like poor dental care, smoking, crash dieting, and acidic foods contribute to dental problems. Promptly addressing even minor issues is crucial. Many times, toothpaste and brushes may insufficient for effective oral care. The objective of the clinical trial was to assess the effectiveness of Zugu Oral Rinse Liquid Toothpaste as an alternative to traditional toothpaste in oral hygiene. Materials & Methods: A total of 60 subjects were enrolled based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Gingivitis, plaque, and gingival bleeding were assessed using a modified gingival index, plaque index, and modified sulcular bleeding index, respectively. The visual teeth whiteness was assessed using the Vitapan Classic Shade Guide and visual carious teeth using ICDAS (International Caries Detection and Assessment System). The participant’s oral hygiene satisfaction was also recorded. Results: The findings demonstrate that Zugu Oral Rinse Liquid Toothpaste resolves the patient's complaints such as lack of freshness & bad breath and Intermittent gum pain (90%). Significant reduction in plaque (24.91%), gingivitis (61.76%), gingival bleeding (44.08%), malodor (100%), and improvement in freshness (100%). The majority of subjects agree that Zugu Oral Rinse Liquid Toothpaste has the potential to replace traditional toothpaste and brushing. The product's tolerability remained excellent with no adverse events. Conclusion: Zugu Oral Rinse Liquid Toothpaste is a two-in-one toothpaste plus mouthwash combination. The product demonstrated effectiveness in resolving malodor, reducing plaque, gingivitis, and gingival bleeding, along with enhancing freshness alleviating intermittent pain, and enhancing teeth whiteness. Importantly, the formulation exhibited excellent safety, with no adverse events observed and consistent tolerability throughout the study. The subjects' high satisfaction rates and agreement on the potential of Zugu Oral Rinse Liquid Toothpaste as an alternative to regular toothpaste further emphasize its consumer appeal.

Keywords: plaque, gingivitis, gingival bleeding, liquid toothpaste, malodor, freshness.