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Antiplaque/Antigingivitis Efficacy of Essential Oil Mouthrinses in Six-Month Study

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Gingivitis
Plaque
Gum Inflammation
Bleeding
Interventions
Other: Listerine Zero Mouthwash (without alcohol)
Other: Listerine Antiseptic Mouthwash (with alcohol)
Registration Number
NCT02980497
Lead Sponsor
Johnson & Johnson Consumer and Personal Products Worldwide
Brief Summary

The objective of this randomized, single-center, examiner-blind, controlled, parallel group, six-month clinical study is to compare the antiplaque/antigingivitis potential of a no-alcohol essential oil containing mouthrinse and an alcohol essential oil containing mouthrinse. A negative control group using only an ADA Accepted anticavity toothpaste will be included.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
370
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Males and females 18 years of age or older, in good general and oral health, except gingivitis.
  2. Able to comprehend and follow the requirements of the study (including availability on scheduled visit dates) based upon research site personnel's assessment;
  3. Evidence of a personally signed and dated informed consent document indicating the subject (or legally acceptable representative) has been informed of all pertinent aspects of the trial.
  4. A minimum of 20 natural teeth with scorable facial and lingual surfaces. Teeth that are grossly carious, extensively restored, orthodontically banded, abutments, exhibiting severe generalized cervical and/or enamel abrasion, or third molars will not be included in the tooth count.
  5. A mean gingival index ≥ 1.75 according to the Modified Gingival Index.
  6. A mean plaque index ≥ 1.95 according to the Turesky modification of the Quigley-Hein Plaque Index scored on six surfaces per tooth.
  7. Absence of significant oral soft tissue pathology, excluding plaque-induced gingivitis, based on a visual examination and at the discretion of the Investigator.
  8. Absence of moderate/advanced periodontitis based on a clinical examination (ADA Type III, IV).
  9. Absence of fixed or removable orthodontic appliance or removable partial dentures.
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Exclusion Criteria
  1. History of significant adverse effects, including sensitivities or suspected allergies, following use of oral hygiene products such as toothpastes and mouthrinses and red food dye.
  2. History of serious medical conditions that, at the discretion of the Investigator, will disqualify the subject.
  3. History of rheumatic fever, heart murmur, mitral valve prolapse or other conditions requiring prophylactic antibiotic coverage prior to invasive dental procedures.
  4. Antibiotic, anti-inflammatory or anticoagulant therapy during the study or within the 2 weeks prior to the baseline exam.
  5. Regular use of chemotherapeutic antiplaque/antigingivitis products such as triclosan, essential oil, cetylpyridinium chloride, or chlorhexidine containing mouthrinses within the 2 weeks prior to baseline.
  6. Current or history of alcohol or drug abuse.
  7. Self reported pregnancy or lactation (this is an exclusion criterion due to oral tissue changes related to pregnancy and nursing which can affect interpretation of study results).
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Listerine Zero Mouthwash (without alcohol)Listerine Zero Mouthwash (without alcohol)Brushing twice daily in the usual manner with an ADA-Accepted Fluoride Toothpaste (Colgate Cavity Protection) using a soft-bristled toothbrush and rinsing with 20 ml of Listerine Zero Mouthwash (without alcohol) for 30 seconds.
Listerine Antiseptic Mouthwash (with alcohol)Listerine Antiseptic Mouthwash (with alcohol)Brushing twice daily in the usual manner with an ADA-Accepted Fluoride Toothpaste (Colgate Cavity Protection) using a soft-bristled toothbrush and rinsing with 20 ml of Listerine Antiseptic Mouthwash (with alcohol) for 30 seconds.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Mean Modified Gingival Index (MGI) at 6 Months6 Months

Gingivitis was assessed on the buccal and lingual marginal gingivae and interdental papillae on all scoreable teeth on a 5-grade categorical scale of 0=normal to 4=severe inflammation.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Mean Plaque Index (PI) (Turesky Modification of the Quigley Hein PI) at 1 Month1 Month

Plaque area was scored on six surfaces (distobuccal, mid-buccal, mesiobuccal, distolingual, mid-lingual, and mesiolingual) of all scorable teeth on a 6-grade categorical scale of 0=no plaque to 5=plaque covering 2/3 or more of the surface.

Mean Modified Gingival Index (MGI) at 1 Month1 Month

Gingivitis was assessed on the buccal and lingual marginal gingivae and interdental papillae on all scoreable teeth on a 5-grade categorical scale of 0=normal to 4=severe inflammation.

Mean Gingival Bleeding Index (BI) at 1 Month1 Month

Gingival bleeding was assessed at four gingival areas (distobuccal, mid-buccal, mid-lingual, and mesiolingual) around each tooth on a 3-grade categorical scale of 0=absence of bleeding after 30 seconds, 1=bleeding after 30 seconds, and 2=immediate bleeding.

Mean Gingival Bleeding Index (BI) at 6 Months6 Months

Gingival bleeding was assessed at four gingival areas (distobuccal, mid-buccal, mid-lingual, and mesiolingual) around each tooth on a 3-grade categorical scale of 0=absence of bleeding after 30 seconds, 1=bleeding after 30 seconds, and 2=immediate bleeding.

Mean Modified Gingival Index (MGI) at 3 Months3 Months

Gingivitis was assessed on the buccal and lingual marginal gingivae and interdental papillae on all scoreable teeth on a 5-grade categorical scale of 0=normal to 4=severe inflammation.

Mean Plaque Index (PI) (Turesky Modification of the Quigley Hein PI) at 3 Months3 Months

Plaque area was scored on six surfaces (distobuccal, mid-buccal, mesiobuccal, distolingual, mid-lingual, and mesiolingual) of all scorable teeth on a 6-grade categorical scale of 0=no plaque to 5=plaque covering 2/3 or more of the surface.

Mean Gingival Bleeding Index (BI) at 3 Months3 Months

Gingival bleeding was assessed at four gingival areas (distobuccal, mid-buccal, mid-lingual, and mesiolingual) around each tooth on a 3-grade categorical scale of 0=absence of bleeding after 30 seconds, 1=bleeding after 30 seconds, and 2=immediate bleeding.

Mean Plaque Index (PI) (Turesky Modification of the Quigley Hein PI) at 6 Months6 Months

Plaque area was scored on six surfaces (distobuccal, mid-buccal, mesiobuccal, distolingual, mid-lingual, and mesiolingual) of all scorable teeth on a 6-grade categorical scale of 0=no plaque to 5=plaque covering 2/3 or more of the surface.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Taubate

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Taubate, Sao Paulo, Brazil

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