Toothpaste based on extra virgin olive oil

Toothpaste based on extra virgin olive oil to combat gingivitis

The University of Granada is receiving a toothpaste based on extra virgin olive oil to combat gingivitis. There are very few clinical studies investigating the effectiveness of herbal toothpastes in treating gingivitis.

A team of scientists from the University of Granada (UGR) has demonstrated the beneficial properties of a toothpaste containing extra virgin olive oil, xylitol, and betaine to reduce the formation of dental biofilm and gum bleeding compared to a placebo paste and another commercial antigingivitis paste.

According to the University of Granada, their research represents new scientific evidence of the healthy properties of extra virgin olive oil for oral health in general and gum health in particular.

To date, there have been very few clinical studies investigating the effectiveness of herbal toothpastes in treating gingivitis, and there is only one article investigating in vitro antimicrobial activity. a toothpaste made from olive fruit extract.

The UGR scientists hypothesized that a natural toothpaste based on extra virgin olive oil extracts could be more effective on periodontal and salivary variables compared to a placebo and a commercial anti-gingivitis paste.

Investigation Groups

The aim of this clinical study was to determine the effects of a toothpaste containing extra virgin olive oil, xylitol, and betaine on gingival bleeding, supragingival biofilm, flow, and salivary pH in a group of patients with gingivitis, compared to two control groups. , one placebo, and another with a commercially available toothpaste indicated for gingivitis.

For this purpose, a four-month clinical trial was designed and it was observed that olive oil-based toothpaste achieved the best results in terms of reduced gingival bleeding, supragingival biofilm, and pH increase in patients with gingivitis after four months, compared to the two control groups.

This study is the first controlled, randomized, double-blind, and multicenter clinical trial to evaluate the clinical changes in gingival bleeding, dental biofilm, salivary flow, and salivary pH of a toothpaste made with a natural product, olive oil. as the main ingredient.

The main result of this study was a reduction in the rate of gum bleeding in patients using the test toothpaste compared to placebo.

This result can be attributed to several biological mechanisms. A combined effect of the various phenolic compounds and other minority components, particularly present in early harvest and young extra virgin oils, must be considered.