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Triclosan/copolymer-containing fluoride toothpaste vs Fluoride toothpaste without triclosan

Plaque · Children and adults (aged 16 years or less = children, over 16 = adults) without periodontitis at baseline; in practice mostly adults,…

Triclosan/copolymer-containing fluoride toothpaste probably leads to lower plaque at 6 to 7 months (Quigley-Hein Plaque Index, 0 to 5 scale) compared with fluoride toothpaste without triclosan (moderate certainty).

3 findings from 1 review

Triclosan/copolymer containing toothpastes for oral health 2013 · Cochrane All outcomes
6 to 7 months
MD -0.47 [-0.60, -0.34]
20 studies · 2675 participants
Moderate
Triclosan/copolymer containing toothpastes for oral health 2013 · Cochrane All outcomes
6 to 7 months
MD -0.15 [-0.20, -0.10]
13 studies · 1850 participants
Moderate
Triclosan/copolymer containing toothpastes for oral health 2013 · Cochrane All outcomes
6 to 7 months
MD -0.05 [-0.10, -0.01]
2 studies · 148 participants
GRADE not reported