Plaque Removal Efficacy of Four Dentifrices Following a Single Brushing

Plaque Removal Efficacy of Four Dentifrices Following a Single Brushing

The purpose of this study is to evaluate and compare plaque removal efficacy of four dentifrices following a single timed tooth brushing. Prior to each evaluation visit of the four-way cross-over study, subjects will abstain from all oral hygiene for 24 hours. At each evaluation visit, subjects will be given a pre-brushing plaque evaluation, followed by a 1-minute supervised brushing and a post-brushing plaque evaluation.

This study is a randomized, single-brushing, examiner-blinded, 4-cell cross-over design that enrolled approximately 70 subjects to ensure that at least 60 subjects to complete the study. This 4-week cross-over study will evaluate plaque removal following a single brushing with the assigned dentifrices. Qualified subjects will have sufficient plaque (Lobene-Soparkar Modification of Turesky Plaque Index). Subjects will be given a pre-brushing plaque evaluation, followed by a 1-minute supervised brushing and a post-brushing plaque evaluation.

Inclusion Criteria:

1) 18 to 69 years

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Have any known allergies or sensitivities to marketed dentifrice or oral hygiene products.
2. Have fixed or removable orthodontic appliances, peri/oral piercings, or removable partial dentures.
3. Evidence of poor oral hygiene, rampant dental caries, presence of extrinsic stain or calculus deposits that may interfere with plaque assessments.