A Three-Month Clinical Study to Assess the Gingivitis and Plaque Effects of Various Dentifrices
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- 0.76% Sodium Monofluorophosphate Dentifrice
- Conditions
- Gingivitis
- Sponsor
- Procter and Gamble
- Enrollment
- 116
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Löe-Silness Gingivitis Evaluation
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 2 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effect four different dentifrices have on gingivitis after 12 weeks of product use. The secondary objectives are to assess the effect four dentifrices, have on plaque and oral microbiome composition.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Be at least 18 years of age;
- •Provide written informed consent prior to participation and be given a signed copy of the informed consent form;
- •Be in general good health as determined by the Investigator based on a review of the health history/update for participation in the trial;
- •Have at least 16 gradable teeth;
- •Have mild to moderate gingivitis with at least 20 bleeding sites;
- •Agree to return for scheduled visits and follow the study procedures;
- •Agree to refrain from use of any non-study oral hygiene products for the duration of the study;
- •Agree to delay any elective dentistry, including dental prophylaxis, until the completion of the study;
- •Agree to refrain from any oral hygiene the morning of your visit
- •Agree to refrain from eating, drinking (except water), using tobacco, floss, use toothpicks, breath mints, or chew gum after performing your evening brushing.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Having taken antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, or anti-coagulant medications within 4 weeks of the Baseline Visit;
- •Have any oral conditions that could interfere with study compliance and/or examination procedures, such as widespread caries, soft or hard tissue tumor of the oral cavity, or advanced periodontal disease;
- •Having had a dental prophylaxis within 2 weeks of plaque sampling visits;
- •Removable oral appliances;
- •Fixed facial or lingual orthodontic appliances;
- •Self-reported pregnancy or lactation;
- •Any diseases or condition that might interfere with the safe participation in the study; and
- •Inability to undergo study procedures.
Arms & Interventions
0.76% Sodium Monofluorophosphate Dentifrice
Intervention: 0.76% Sodium Monofluorophosphate Dentifrice
Marketed 0.454% Stannous Fluoride plus Arginine Dentifrice
Intervention: 0.454% Stannous Fluoride Dentifrice
Marketed 0.454% Stannous Fluoride Dentifrice
Intervention: 0.454% Stannous Fluoride Dentifrice
0.454% Stannous Fluoride Dentifrice
Intervention: 0.454% Stannous Fluoride Dentifrice
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Löe-Silness Gingivitis Evaluation
Time Frame: 3 Months
Löe-Silness Gingivitis Evaluation is a validated assessment of gingival health looking at inflammation and bleeding based on a 4 point range 0 (normal gingiva) to 3 (severe inflammation).
Secondary Outcomes
- Löe-Silness Gingivitis Evaluation(1 Month)
- Mean Turesky Modified Quigley-Hein Index(3 Months)