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  • Title: In vitro efficacy of a whitening toothpaste containing calcium carbonate and perlite.
    Author: Pickles MJ, Evans M, Philpotts CJ, Joiner A, Lynch RJ, Noel N, Laucello M.
    Journal: Int Dent J; 2005; 55(3 Suppl 1):197-202. PubMed ID: 16004254.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVES: The studies described in this paper aimed to assess the stain removal efficacy, fluoride efficacy and abrasivity to enamel and dentine of a new whitening toothpaste containing calcium carbonate and perlite, using appropriate in vitro models. METHODS: Stain removal efficacy was assessed using the pellicle cleaning ratio (PCR) method. Fluoride efficacy was assessed using remineralisation, demineralisation and fluoride-uptake methods. Abrasivity was assessed using an enamel and dentine wear method. RESULTS: The results showed that the new whitening toothpaste was able to remove extrinsic tooth stain more effectively than three commercially available toothpaste formulations. The fluoride efficacy was superior to a non-fluoridated control and was not significantly different to a clinically tested fluoride-containing toothpaste. The abrasivity data showed that the calcium carbonate/perlite toothpaste is no more abrasive to enamel or dentine than two other commercially available whitening toothpastes. CONCLUSIONS: The studies show that the new whitening toothpaste is effective in extrinsic stain removal, has an efficacious fluoride source and does not have an undue degree of abrasivity to enamel or dentine compared to other relevant commercially available products.
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