A Randomized Trial Evaluating the Efficacy of a Gum Health Formulation on Teeth Whitening in Patients With Gingivitis and Periodontitis
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Tooth Discoloration
- Sponsor
- Glo Science, Inc.
- Enrollment
- 30
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change from Baseline Tooth Shade Value over 45 Days
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 9 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of a novel gum health formulation, when used in an intra-oral device or on a toothbrush, for teeth whitening and clinical improvements in periodontal diseases.
Detailed Description
Over half of the American population suffers from some form of periodontal disease, while millions of Americans are electing for teeth whitening procedures every year. The study is designed to assess the efficacy of a novel gum health formulation on teeth whitening in the context of gingival inflammation. Further, the study aims to assess the efficacy of the novel gum health formulation as an adjunct to the current standard of care in the treatment of gingivitis and periodontitis, depending on the severity of disease. As the dental professional community is whitening teeth in an environment of gingival inflammation, a single product that whitens teeth and controls inflammation is a novel treatment approach and highly desirable among patients and consumers.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Willing and able to read, understand and sign an Informed Consent form
- •Good general health as evidenced by the medical history
- •Between 18 and 65 years of age
- •A minimum of 20 teeth, excluding crowns and third molar teeth
- •A mean whole mouth Gingival Index score of \>2.0 at baseline
- •Sites with \<7mm pocket depth
- •Willing to abstain from all oral hygiene procedures for 12-18 hours prior to clinical visits
- •Willing to abstain from eating and drinking in the morning of visits, only drinking water
- •Willing to abstain from chewing gums, oral whitening products, mouthwashes and tobacco products for the study duration
- •Ability to understand and follow study protocol
Exclusion Criteria
- •Chronic use of photosensitizing medications including NSAIDs, antidepressants, antibiotics and beta blockers
- •Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus
- •Presence of orthodontic appliances
- •Presence of large restorations
- •Crown or veneer at the anterior of both upper and lower teeth (including premolar teeth)
- •A soft or hard tissue tumor of the oral cavity
- •Carious lesions
- •Severe internal (tetracycline stains) and external discolouration (fluorosis)
- •Diagnosis of severe chronic periodontitis, aggressive periodontitis, acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis or generalized gingival recession \>2mm as evidenced by clinical oral exam
- •Participating in another clinical trial or oral product study
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change from Baseline Tooth Shade Value over 45 Days
Time Frame: Baseline, Day 14, Day 28, Day 45
Tooth Shade Value was measured using a Vita Shade Guide and the measurement was transformed to a standardized value.
Secondary Outcomes
- Bleeding Index(Baseline, Day 14, Day 28, Day 45)
- Gingival Index(Baseline, Day 14, Day 28, Day 45)
- Mean Probing Depth(Baseline, Day 14, Day 28, Day 45)
- Plaque Index(Baseline, Day 14, Day 28, Day 45)