A review of the effects of stannous fluoride on gingivitis

Aim: To review the literature on the effects of stannous fluoride on gingivitis. Material and Methods: The Medline and cochrane central register of controlled trials were searched up to August 2005 to identify appropriate studies. The primary outcome measure was gingivitis. Results: Independent scre...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of clinical periodontology 2006-01, Vol.33 (1), p.1-13
Hauptverfasser:	Paraskevas, S., Van Der Weijden, G. A.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Dental Plaque - prevention & control Dental Plaque Index Dentifrices - therapeutic use Dentistry gingivitis Gingivitis - prevention & control Humans Mouthwashes - therapeutic use Periodontal Index plaque review stain stannous fluoride tin fluoride Tin Fluorides - therapeutic use Tooth Discoloration - therapy
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Zusammenfassung:	Aim: To review the literature on the effects of stannous fluoride on gingivitis. Material and Methods: The Medline and cochrane central register of controlled trials were searched up to August 2005 to identify appropriate studies. The primary outcome measure was gingivitis. Results: Independent screening of titles and s of 542 papers resulted in 36 publications (inter‐reviewer ê score of 0.76), out of which 15 papers finally fulfilled the criteria of eligibility. For SnF2dentifrices, a statistically significant reduction in gingivitis was noted in comparison with control (weighted mean difference (WMD) of 0.15 (gingival index) and 0.21 (gingivitis severity index) (test for heterogeneity p
ISSN:	0303-6979 1600-051X
DOI:	10.1111/j.1600-051X.2005.00860.x