The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a new mouthwash can help soothing oral mucosa in adult patients with sensitive gums. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does the investigated mouthwash soothe red gum? * Has the mouthwash antibacterial activities? Researchers will compare with a marketed mouthwash to see if the observed effect is due to the formula or to the general rinsing effect of any mouthwash. Participants will be asked to use the investigated mouthwash or the comparative mouthwash twice a day for 21 days.
Severity of gingival inflammation is evaluated using the Loë \& Silness scale, which includes 4 scores (0=no inflammation, 3=Significant inflammation, redness, accentuated hypertrophy with spontaneous hemorrhagic tendency and ulceration) by the dentist, on Day 0 and on Day 7. Presence of dental plaque is evaluated using the Loë \& Silness scale, which includes 4 scores (0=no dental plaque, 3=Abundant plaque along the gingival margin; the spaces between the teeth are filled with plaque) by the dentist, on Day 0 and on Day 7. Changes in the gingival microbiota is evaluated through the analysis of bacteria on D0 and D7 by swab sampling on the occlusal and buccal surfaces at the gum line. Tolerance (adverse effects) will also be studied by recording any adverse effect.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
50
Normal conditions of use
Normal conditions of use
Dentistry center
Rennes, France
Tolerance of the product
Tolerance of the mouthwash expressed by the number of adverse effects linked to the product
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 3 weeks
Soothing effect on irritated gums
Gingival index assessed by the dentist (Grade 0-3)
Time frame: At Day 0 and Day 7
Effect on dental plaque
Plaque index by the dentist (grade 0-3)
Time frame: At Day 0 and Day 7
Effect on the oral microbiota
Evaluation of the gingival microbiota by swab sampling on the occlusal and buccal surfaces at the gum line
Time frame: At Day 0 and Day 7
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