Toothpastes may transiently alter salivary calcium

Three fluoride formulations produced distinct calcium patterns immediately after brushing, but differences disappeared within 60 minutes.

Category	Detail
Condition	Salivary calcium concentration changes
Key Mechanisms	Different fluoride toothpaste formulations affect salivary calcium levels post-brushing.
Target Population	Healthy young adults
Care Setting	Clinical trial

Three fluoride toothpaste formulations were tested: Dentalux, Parodontax, and Sensodyne.
Significant differences in salivary calcium levels were observed immediately after brushing.
By 60 minutes, no statistically significant differences remained among the toothpaste formulations.
The study involved 48 participants with a mean age of 22.55 years.

Healthy young adults

Different toothpaste formulations produce varying short-term effects on salivary calcium.

Clinical Scorecard: Toothpastes may transiently alter salivary calcium