Title of article :
The Yin and Yang of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Use for Oral and Periodontal Health: A Literature Review
Author/Authors :
Sabri ، Hamoun Dept. of Periodontics and Oral Medicine - Dental School - University of Michigan , Derakhshan Barjoei ، Mohammad Moein Student Research Committee,USERN Office USERN Office - Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences , Azarm ، Ali Student Research Committee - Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences , Sadighnia ، Negar Student Research Committee - Tabriz University of Medical Sciences , Shakiba ، Reza School of Dentistry - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Aghebati ، Ghazal School of Dentistry - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Hadilou ، Negin Student Research Committee, Faculty of Dentistry - Tabriz University of Medical Sciences , Kheiri ، Parisa Student Research Committee, Faculty of Dentistry - Tabriz University of Medical Sciences , Ghanbari ، Fariba Dept. of Pediatric Dentistry - Dental School - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Deravi ، Niloofar Student Research Committee, School of Medicine - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Mokhtari ، Melika Student Research Committee, Dental Faculty - Islamic Azad University, Tehran Medical Sciences Branch
Abstract :
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is an anionic surfactant, which has a wide range of usage in the health sector and in dental pharmaceutical products, especially in toothpastes. The objective of this review was to investigate the effects of SLS containing dentifrices on oral and periodontal health, possible side effects, and its benefits. A thorough literature search was done using databases of PubMed and Google Scholar and finally, 40 articles were included in the study. This narrative review revealed the sources of discrepancy and conflicting results regarding the impact of SLS on oral cavity as well as a lack of suffi-cient evidence in most topics. Hence, the evidence suggests improved drug bioavailability when used as a solubilizer, improved plaque control, and reduction in bad breath. On the other hand, SLS can serve as a risk indicator of prolonged oral wound healing time, recur-rent aphthous stomatitis.
Keywords :
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate , Oral Medicine , Drug effects , Oral Mucosa , oral cavity , periodontal health
Journal title :
Journal of Dentistry: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Journal title :
Journal of Dentistry: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
