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Toothpaste Tablet

Toothpaste tablets provide mechanical and chemical cleaning of teeth through abrasive and detergent ingredients when chewed and brushed.

Toothpaste tablets provide mechanical and chemical cleaning of teeth through abrasive and detergent ingredients when chewed and brushed. Used for Dental caries prevention, Plaque removal and oral hygiene.

At a glance

Mechanism of action

Toothpaste tablets are a solid, chewable form of oral hygiene product that contain similar active ingredients to conventional toothpaste, including fluoride for cavity prevention, abrasives for plaque removal, and surfactants for cleaning. When chewed and mixed with saliva, then brushed onto teeth, they deliver fluoride and mechanical cleaning action comparable to traditional paste formulations.

Approved indications

• Dental caries prevention
• Plaque removal and oral hygiene

Common side effects

• Mild gum irritation
• Tooth sensitivity

Key clinical trials

• Dual-light Antibacterial Photodynamic Therapy as an Adjunctive Treatment to Corticosteroid Treatment in OLP (NA)
• Effectiveness of Coenzyme Q10 and Probiotics in Periodontal Therapy During Pregnancy (NA)
• Effectiveness of Toothpaste Tablets on Plaque, Gingival Health and Caries Experiences (PHASE3)
• Evaluation of the Effect of a Probiotic in Patients Undergoing Orthodontic Therapy (NA)
• SmartJournal for Improved Oral Care in Nursing Homes (NA)
• Probiotics And Ozonated Olive Oil To Maintain Oral Eubiosis In Stage I And II Periodontitis Patients (NA)
• Efficacy of Eco-Friendly Toothpaste Tablets Versus Conventional Toothpaste Using PI and GI Index (PHASE3)
• Adjunctive Periodontal Treatment With Coenzyme Q10 in Association With Probiotics for Pregnant Women (NA)

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