The objective of this clinical research study is to assess the efficacy of a commercially available triclosan/copolymer toothpaste compared to a commercially available oral hygiene multi-component regimen encompassing the use of a manual toothbrush, a toothpaste containing stannous fluoride / sodium hexametaphosphate and a mouthwash containing cetylpyridinium chloride relative to a negative control regimen in reducing established dental plaque and gingivitis over three and six months of assigned product use.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
179
Brush whole mouth with Total toothpaste (triclosan/fluoride) using Total 360 toothbrush for 1 minute, 2 times/day for 6 months (study duration).
Brush whole mouth with Crest Pro-Health toothpaste using an Oral B Pro-Health toothbrush for 1 minute, 2 times/day for 6 months (study duration).
Brush whole mouth with Crest Cavity Protection toothpaste using an Oral B Indicator toothbrush for 1 minute, 2 times/day for 6 months (study duration). Immediately after each brushing, rinse whole mouth with 20 ml of Crest fluoride Mouthwash for 30 seconds.
Immediately after each brushing with Crest Pro-Health toothpaste, rinse whole mouth with 20 ml of Crest Pro-Health Mouthwash for 30 seconds.
Immediately after each brushing with Crest Cavity Protection toothpaste, rinse whole mouth with 20 ml of Crest Pro-Health For Me mouthwash for 30 seconds.
Concordia Clinical Research
Cedar Knolls, New Jersey, United States
Dental Plaque Scores
Dental Plaque (Quigley-Hein, Turesky Modification Index) Units on a scale 0 to 5 (0 = no plaque, 1 = separate flecks of plaque on the tooth, 2 = a thin continuous band of plaque, 3 = a band of plaque up to one-third of the tooth, 4 = plaque covering up to two thirds of the of the tooth, 5 = plaque covering two-thirds or more of the crown of the tooth)
Time frame: Baseline
Dental Plaque Scores
Dental Plaque (Quigley-Hein, Turesky Modification Index) Units on a scale 0 to 5 (0 = no plaque, 1 = separate flecks of plaque on the tooth, 2 = a thin continuous band of plaque, 3 = a band of plaque up to one-third of the tooth, 4 = plaque covering up to two thirds of the of the tooth, 5 = plaque covering two-thirds or more of the crown of the tooth)
Time frame: 3 months
Dental Plaque Scores
Dental Plaque (Quigley-Hein, Turesky Modification Index) Units on a scale 0 to 5 (0 = no plaque, 1 = separate flecks of plaque on the tooth, 2 = a thin continuous band of plaque, 3 = a band of plaque up to one-third of the tooth, 4 = plaque covering up to two thirds of the of the tooth, 5 = plaque covering two-thirds or more of the crown of the tooth)
Time frame: 6 months
Gingivitis Scores
Gingivitis scale (Loe \& Silness Gingival Index) Units on a scale 0 to 3 (0 = no inflammation, 1 = Mild inflammation-slight change in color and little change in texture 2 = Moderate inflammation-moderate glazing, redness, edema and hypertrophy. Tendency to bleed upon probing. 3 = Severe inflammation-marked redness and hypertrophy. Tendency to spontaneous bleeding)
Time frame: Baseline
Gingivitis Scores
Gingivitis scale (Loe \& Silness Gingival Index) Units on a scale 0 to 3 (0 = no inflammation, 1 = Mild inflammation-slight change in color and little change in texture 2 = Moderate inflammation-moderate glazing, redness, edema and hypertrophy. Tendency to bleed upon probing. 3 = Severe inflammation-marked redness and hypertrophy. Tendency to spontaneous bleeding)
Time frame: 3 months
Gingivitis Scores
Gingivitis scale (Loe \& Silness Gingival Index) Units on a scale 0 to 3 (0 = no inflammation, 1 = Mild inflammation-slight change in color and little change in texture 2 = Moderate inflammation-moderate glazing, redness, edema and hypertrophy. Tendency to bleed upon probing. 3 = Severe inflammation-marked redness and hypertrophy. Tendency to spontaneous bleeding)
Time frame: 6 months
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