A Controlled Clinical Study to Determine the Gingivitis Benefit of Flossing

A Controlled Clinical Study to Determine the Gingivitis Benefit of Flossing

This is a randomized, controlled, examiner-blind, parallel group, four week clinical study comparing brushing plus flossing to brushing alone in healthy adults with mild-to-moderate gingivitis.

Inclusion Criteria:

• at least 18 years of age;
• physically able to floss his/her teeth;
• refrained from performing oral hygiene the morning of the Baseline visit;
• have measurable gingivitis on at least 5 test sites;
• in good general health.

Exclusion Criteria:

• severe periodontal disease
• atypical discoloration or pigmentation in the gingival tissue;
• meaningful malocclusion of the anterior teeth;
• fixed facial orthodontic appliances;
• use of antibiotics within two weeks of the baseline visit and at any time during the study;
• any diseases or conditions that could be expected to interfere with the subject safely completing the study.