Effectiveness of a Triclosan Containing Toothpaste in Maintaining Periodontal Health in a Type 2 Diabetic Population

Brush whole mouth 2x/day for 12 months with triclosan/copolymer/fluoride toothpaste. Return for required clinical visits @ 12 months for scaling, root planing and donation samples of dental plaque and blood for microbiological analyses.

Swished around whole mouth twice daily for 12 months. Return for required clinical visits @ 12 months for scaling, root planing and donation samples of dental plaque and blood for microbiological analyses.