The Clinical Efficacy of Three Oral Hygiene Regimens Using a Manual Toothbrush, Toothpaste and a Mouthwash in Controlling Dental Plaque and Gingivitis

The Comparative Efficacy of Three Oral Hygiene Multi-component Regimens Encompassing the Use of a Manual Toothbrush, Toothpaste and a Mouthwash in Controlling Established Dental Plaque and Gingivitis.

The objective of this clinical research study is to assess the efficacy of three oral hygiene multi-component regimens encompassing the use of a manual toothbrush, toothpaste and a mouthwash in controlling established dental plaque and gingivitis.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Male and female subjects, ages 21-70, inclusive.
2. Availability for the six-week duration of the study.
3. Good general health.
4. Minimum of 20 uncrowned permanent natural teeth (excluding third molars).
5. Initial gingivitis index of at least 1.0 as determined by the use of the Loe and Silness Gingival Index.
6. Initial plaque index of at least 1.5 as determined by the use of the Quigley and Hein Plaque Index (Turesky Modification).
7. Signed Informed Consent Form.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Presence of orthodontic bands.
2. Presence of partial removable dentures.
3. Tumor(s) of the soft or hard tissues of the oral cavity.
4. Advanced periodontal disease (purulent exudate, tooth mobility, and/or extensive loss of periodontal attachment or alveolar bone).
5. Five or more carious lesions requiring immediate restorative treatment.
6. Use of antibiotics any time during the one month prior to entry into the study.
7. Participation in any other clinical study or test panel within the one month prior to entry into the study.
8. Pregnant women or women who are breast feeding.
9. Dental prophylaxis received in the past two weeks prior to baseline examinations.
10. History of allergies to oral care/personal care consumer products or their ingredients.
11. On any prescription medicines that might interfere with the study outcome.
12. An existing medical condition which prohibits eating or drinking for periods up to 4 hours.
13. History of alcohol or drug abuse