Efficacy of Toothpaste Containing 0.454% Stannous Fluoride as Compared to a Regular Fluoride Toothpaste Containing 0.76% Sodium Monofluorophosphate in Controlling Supragingival Calculus Formation Over a 12-week Period.

Exclusion Criteria

• •Presence of orthodontic appliances or removable prosthesis at the lower jaw or more than one mandibular anterior tooth with a prosthetic crown or veneer
• •Tumor(s) or significant pathology of the soft or hard tissues of the oral cavity
• •Moderate or advanced periodontal disease
• •Five or more carious lesions requiring immediate care
• •Use of antibiotics or steroids any time during one month prior to entry into the study
• •Participation in any other clinical study or panel test
• •Pregnant or breast feeding women
• •History of allergies to dentifrice and personal care ingredients
• •Allergies to dentifrice products
• •Medical reasons that prohibit eating or drinking for 4 hours prior to clinical facility visit.