A current view on activated charcoal in toothpaste; A bibliographic review

Authors

  • Nicolás Martínez Universidad del Desarrollo
  • Daniela Sanhueza Universidad del Desarrollo
  • Viviana Vallejos Universidad del Desarrollo
  • Daniel Pezo Universidad del Desarrollo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22370/asd.2020.1.0.2644

Keywords:

activated charcoal, toothpasts, whitening

Abstract

Objective: This review aims to describe the proven and studied effects of this type of toothpaste. 

Material and methods: A search was carried out in the Pubmed, Wiley, and Ebsco databases, which included studies in Spanish, Portuguese and English, published in the last 5 years, using the terms "Charcoal" or "Activated Carbon" and " charcoal-based dentifrices." 

Results: A total of 512 publications were obtained, of which 12 were selected, covering experimental studies in the laboratory, in vitro studies, and bibliographic reviews relevant, based on the topic of interest. 

Conclusion: The available evidence does not allow to confirm the properties with which these activated carbon-based toothpaste are advertised; on the contrary, there is evidence of possible harmful effects that are omitted within the marketing in which these products are immersed. 

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Published

2021-01-18

How to Cite

Martínez, N., Sanhueza, D., Vallejos, V., & Pezo, D. (2021). A current view on activated charcoal in toothpaste; A bibliographic review. Applied Sciences in Dentistry, 1. https://doi.org/10.22370/asd.2020.1.0.2644

Issue

Vol. 1 (2020): Supl. 1

Section

Reviews

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