Physicochemical Evaluation of a Toothpaste Incorporated with Brazilian Red Propolis
Arthur Almeida Azevedo
Deparment of Pharmacy, Dentistry and Nursing College, Federal University of Ceara, Brazil.
Francineudo Oliveira Chagas *
Deparment of Pharmacy, Dentistry and Nursing College, Federal University of Ceara, Brazil.
João Hildo de Carvalho Furtado Júnior
Deparment of Pharmacy, Dentistry and Nursing College, Federal University of Ceara, Brazil.
Emmanuel Arraes de Alencar Júnior
Deparment of Pharmacy, Dentistry and Nursing College, Federal University of Ceara, Brazil.
Celiane Mary Carneiro Tapety
Deparment of Pharmacy, Dentistry and Nursing College, Federal University of Ceara, Brazil.
Thiago Bezerra Leite
Paulo Picanço College of Dentistry, Brazil.
Sarah Mendes de Sousa Macedo Silva
Deparment of Pharmacy, Dentistry and Nursing College, Federal University of Ceara, Brazil.
Catiana Secundino Ralin de Araújo
Deparment of Pharmacy, Dentistry and Nursing College, Federal University of Ceara, Brazil.
Demétrio Morais de Medeiros
Paulo Picanço College of Dentistry, Brazil.
Thereza Cristina Farias Botelho Dantas
Christus University Center, Brazil.
Edilson Martins Rodrigues Neto
Deparment of Pharmacy, Dentistry and Nursing College, Federal University of Ceara, Brazil.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The development of new types of toothpastes can be highlighted, which are the most used products for oral hygiene products. In this context, natural products have been incorporated and propolis has stood out because its several biological properties. The present study aimed to evaluate the physicochemical characteristics of the mentioned toothpaste during a period of one year. After this, the physical chemical characterization of the BRP dentifrice was performed and the stability was analyzed on the day of the manipulation, 90, 180 and 365 days after storage. The tests included: macroscopic analysis and determination of pH and mass. Odor and appearance also demonstrated stability, exhibiting a characteristic odor characteristic of propolis and mild mentholate as well as a standard dentifrice aspect. The data showed no statistical significance over time intragroup and intergroup (p> 0.05). The pH of the formulation showed slight variations during measurements. The result of the evaluation of the formulation of the dentifrice incorporated with Brazilian red propolis was within the initial expectations for the product, meeting the parameters of the Brazilian regulatory agency and presenting parameters that suggest stability.
Keywords: Dentifrices, propolis, stability