Efficacy of Manual Toothbrushes in Removing Tooth Stains

Launched by COLGATE PALMOLIVE · Jun 27, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring how effective manual toothbrushes are at removing stains from teeth. If you or someone you know struggles with tooth discoloration and has natural front teeth without any crowns or veneers, this study might be of interest. The trial is open to both men and women aged 18 to 70 who are in good health and have a certain level of tooth staining. Participants will need to commit to the study for six weeks.

During the study, participants will be asked to use a manual toothbrush and their progress will be monitored to see how well it helps in reducing tooth stains. There are some health conditions and recent dental treatments that could make someone ineligible for the trial, so it’s important to review those details before considering participation. Overall, this study aims to provide valuable insights into everyday dental care and how effective simple tools like manual toothbrushes can be in maintaining a bright and healthy smile.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Signed Informed Consent Form;
• • Male and female subjects, aged 18-70, inclusive;
• • Good general health and good oral health based on the opinion of the study investigator;
• • Presence of permanent natural anterior teeth (no veneers/crowns/restorations that may interfere with this study scoring procedures);
• • A minimum composite mean of 1.5 ≥ determined by the Lobene Tooth Stain Index;
• • Available for the duration of the study;
• • Clinical evidence of a tendency to form extrinsic stains on anterior teeth.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Presence of orthodontic appliances/retainers involving scorable teeth;
• • Presence of partial removable/fixed dentures and/or restorations involving scorable teeth;
• • Tumor(s) of the soft or hard tissues of the oral cavity;
• • Obvious signs of periodontal disease rampant caries, or any condition that the dental examiner considers exclusionary from the study;
• • Five or more carious lesions requiring immediate care;
• • Use of antibiotics, stain-inducing medications, and/or on any prescription that might interfere with the study outcome;
• • Concurrent participation in another clinical study;
• • Self-reported pregnancy and/or lactating women;
• • Have used professional whitening product within one (1) year or had a dental prophylaxis (professional dental cleaning) within thirty (30) days - prior to the start of the study;
• • History of allergies to oral care/personal care consumer products or their ingredients;
• • History of alcohol and/or drug abuse.