Toothpaste based on extra virgin olive oil

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Toothpaste for Gingivitis

The University of Granada is receiving a toothpaste based on extra virgin olive oil for 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 gingival bleeding compared to a placebo and another commercial antigingivitis paste.

According to the University of Granada, his research represents new scientific evidence of the beneficial 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 comparing the in vitro antimicrobial activity of a toothpaste made from olive fruit extract.

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

Investigation Groups

The objective 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 receiving a placebo and the other receiving a commercially available toothpaste indicated for gingivitis.

For this purpose, a four-month clinical study 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 evaluating clinical changes in gingival bleeding, dental biofilm, salivary flow, and salivary pH of a toothpaste made with a natural product, olive oil, as its main ingredient.

The main finding of this study was a reduction in the rate of gingival 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 constituents, particularly those present in early harvest and young extra virgin oils, must be considered.