The influence of chewing gum on dental plaque removal, wettability of the tooth surface and the substantivity of antimicrobial agents in chewing gum

Completed

• Conditions: het betreft geen directe aandoening er wordt naar tandplaque gekeken.; biofilm; dental plaque

• Registration Number: NL-OMON37873
• Lead Sponsor: niversitair Medisch Centrum Groningen

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 6 May 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 10

Inclusion Criteria

-at least 16 original teeth need to be still available
-volunteers need to be healthy

Exclusion Criteria

- if they have used antibiotics in the three months before the investigation started
- if they have been used a mouthrinse in the month before the investigation started or during the study

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational non invasive
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>The primary study parameter is the percenatge live and dead bacteria isolated<br /><br>form chewing gum with and without magnolia extract and the composition of the<br /><br>oral microflora in dental plaque and saliva.</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>the secundairy outcome is the wettability of the toothsurface after use of<br /><br>various chewing gums and the cleaniness feeling of the toothsurface.</p><br>