Clinical Research Study to Evaluate the Stain Removal Efficacy

Clinical Research Study to Evaluate the Stain Removal Efficacy of a Toothpaste Containing Stannous Fluoride as Compared to Negative Control Toothpaste.

The objective of this clinical research study is to evaluate the stain removal efficacy of a toothpaste containing stannous fluoride as compared to negative control toothpaste in adults.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Signed Informed Consent Form
• Good general health
• Male and female subjects, aged 21-70, inclusive
• Present 12 scoreable natural anterior teeth
• A minimum mean Composite Lobene Index score of 1 or greater
• Available for the duration of the study
• Clinical evidence of a tendency to form extrinsic stain on anterior teeth

Exclusion Criteria:

• Presence of orthodontic bands
• Presence of partial removable dentures
• Tumor(s) of the soft or hard tissues of the oral cavity
• Advanced periodontal disease (purulent exudate, tooth mobility, and/or extensive loss of periodontal attachment or alveolar bone)
• Five or more carious lesions requiring immediate restorative treatment
• Use of antibiotics or stain inducing medications any time during the one month prior to entry into the study
• Participation in any other clinical study or test panel within the one month prior to entry into the study
• Self-reported pregnancy and/or women who are breast feeding
• Dental prophylaxis received in the past four weeks prior to baseline examinations
• History of allergies to oral care/personal care consumer products or their ingredients, including allergies to hydrogen peroxide
• On any prescription medicines that might interfere with the study outcome
• History of alcohol and/or drug abuse
• Exposed to a tooth whitening procedure during the last 3 months