Effect of stannous fluoride and zinc phosphate dentifrice on dental plaque and gingivitis: A randomized clinical trial with 6-month follow-up.

Objective: The objective of this study was to compare a stabilized stannous fluoride (SnF) dentifrice with zinc phosphate (Colgate Total) with SnF with zinc lactate and control fluoride dentifrices for gingivitis and plaque control over a 6-month period.

Methods: A total of 135 adult participants were enrolled in this study. After randomization and blinding of examiners and patients, enrolled participants were provided instructions for use of assigned dentifrice.