Comparison of Gum® HydralTM Moisturizing Gel and Biotene® Oral Gel in Dry Mouth Sensation Reduction

At the beginning of the trial (t0) each patient received a print-out summarizing the instructions for use of the products: they were instructed to apply during a 28 days treatment period 1 to 2 cm of GUM Hydral® gel to gums, oral mucosa membrane and tongue, repeating as many times as necessary, and to brush their teeth with GUM® Technique® Pro soft compact toothbrush (Sunstar Europe S.A., Etoy, Switzerland) using GUM® Hydral® Toothpaste (Sunstar Europe S.A., Etoy, Switzerland) at least twice a day. The first application was done by the participants themselves under the supervision of the same operator that provided them both oral and written usage instructions. They had to refrain from using any other commercial mouthrinse, toothpaste or saliva supplements during the trial.

At the beginning of the trial (t0) each patient received a print-out summarizing the instructions for use of the products: they were instructed to apply during a 28 days treatment period 1 to 2 cm of Biotene® Oral Balance gel to gums, oral mucosa membrane and tongue, repeating as many times as necessary, and to brush their teeth with GUM® Technique® Pro soft compact toothbrush (Sunstar Europe S.A., Etoy, Switzerland) using GUM® Hydral® Toothpaste (Sunstar Europe S.A., Etoy, Switzerland) at least twice a day. The first application was done by the participants themselves under the supervision of the same operator that provided them both oral and written usage instructions. They had to refrain from using any other commercial mouthrinse, toothpaste or saliva supplements during the trial.