Breath freshening effects of mechanical removal of tongue biofilm

Completed

• Conditions: Halitosis; Oral Health

• Registration Number: ISRCTN38199132
• Lead Sponsor: Philips Electronics UK

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2016-01-27
• Last Update Posted: 17 October 2016

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 25

Inclusion Criteria

1. Voluntary participation in the study as documented on a subject informed consent form.
2. Availability at the investigational site at the specified study intervals and sampling times
3. Male and female between 18 and 70 years of age
4. Classified as healthy
5. Organoleptic score > 2
6. At least 20 own teeth with average oral hygiene (tooth brushing at least twice a day)

Exclusion Criteria

1. Medical history of infectious diseases
2. Severe caries, gingivitis or periodontitis
3. Antibiotic medication within 1 month prior to the start of the trial or during the trial period
4. Consumption of medicated sweets containing antimicrobial agents
5. Subjects with diabetes mellitus, bronchitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis or other conditions that may contribute to oral malodour

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified