Stannous Fluoride (SnF2) Toothpaste/Mouthrinse
Treatment for Gingivitis
Typical Dosage: Brush twice daily; rinse once or twice daily
Effectiveness
70%
Safety Score
85%
Clinical Trials
100
Participants
10K
Comparative Safety Scale(Higher is safer)
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85
DangerousModerateSafe
Treatment Details
Dosage Range
Brush twice daily; rinse once or twice daily
Time to Effect
2-4 weeks
Treatment Duration
Continuous, daily use
Evidence Quality
MODERATENumber Needed to Treat (NNT)
7(Treat 7 patients to see 1 additional successful outcome)
Confidence Score
88%confidence in effectiveness data
Health Economics
Annual Cost of Care
Drug Cost:$30
Monitoring:$500
Side Effect Mgmt:$0
Total Annual:$530
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Rating
EXCELLENTQALYs Gained
0.05
Outcome-Based Costs
Cost per Responder
$46.15
Cost per Remission
$85.71
Comparison vs Standard Fluoride Toothpaste
Cost Difference
+$30/year
More expensive
QALY Difference
+0.05 QALYs
Better outcomes
Dominance
No dominance
Stannous Fluoride (SnF2) Toothpaste/Mouthrinse Outcomes
for Gingivitis
Efficacy Outcomes
Overall Effectiveness
+70%
Response Rate
+65%
Remission Rate
+35%
Common Side Effects
Tooth/tongue staining (mild)
+7%
Temporary taste alteration
+3%
Sources:
Active Clinical Trials
No active trials currently recruiting for this treatment
No active trials found in ClinicalTrials.gov