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Study to Investigate the Stain Control of Two Stannous Fluoride Dentifrices

A Proof of Principal Study to Investigate the Stain Control of Two Stannous Fluoride Dentifrices

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03160703
Enrollment
220
Registered
2017-05-19
Start date
2017-07-10
Completion date
2017-08-25
Last updated
2019-06-04

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Conditions

Extrinsic Dental Stain, Oral Hygiene

Keywords

Dental stain, stannous fluoride, dentifrice

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate and compare the stain build up of two stannous fluoride (SnF2) / sodium tripolyphosphate (STP) dentifrices of differing abrasivity levels, with a marketed standard fluoride dentifrice and a marketed SnF2 dentifrice.

Detailed description

This proof of principal (PoP) single centre, randomised, examiner blind, four-treatment arm, parallel design study will be used to evaluate and compare the stain buildup of two 0.454% SnF2/ 5% STP dentifrices of differing abrasivity levels, with a marketed standard fluoride dentifrice and a marketed SnF2 dentifrice. Stain will be assessed following a full professional dental prophylaxis, at intervals over a 4 week treatment period, using an established clinical measure of extrinsic dental stain - the MacPherson modification of the Lobene stain index (MLSI). Participants will be stratified by pre-prophylaxis MLSI score (total MLSI Area x Intensity (A×I) for the facial surfaces of the 12 anterior teeth) and smoking status. The study will be conducted in healthy participants with a propensity for extrinsic dental stain (in the opinion of the examiner) on the facial surfaces of the anterior teeth.

Interventions

OTHERStannous fluoride (SnF2, 0.454%), Sodium tripolyphosphate (STP, 5%), 2.0% abrasive silica

Participants will apply a full brush head of their dentifrice containing 0.454% SnF2 / 5% STP; 2.0% abrasive silica (RDA\ 58) and will brush twice daily (morning and evening) for one timed minute (in their usual manner) and expectorate.

OTHERStannous fluoride (SnF2, 0.454%), Sodium tripolyphosphate (STP, 5%), abrasive silica (3.5%)

Participants will apply a full brush head of their dentifrice containing 0.454% SnF2 / 5% STP; 3.5% abrasive silica (RDA\ 77) and will brush twice daily (morning and evening) for one timed minute (in their usual manner) and expectorate.

OTHERSodium Monofluorophosphate (1000 ppm fluoride ), RDA~80

Participants will apply a full brush head of their dentifrice containing 1000 ppm fluoride as SMFP with moderate abrasivity (RDA\ 80) and will brush twice daily (morning and evening) for one timed minute (in their usual manner) and expectorate.

OTHERStannous fluoride (SnF2, 0.454%), RDA~120

Participants will apply a full brush head of their dentifrice containing 0.454% SnF2 with higher abrasivity (RDA\ 120) and will brush twice daily (morning and evening) for one timed minute (in their usual manner) and expectorate.

Sponsors

GlaxoSmithKline
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)

Intervention model description

Single centre, randomised, examiner blind, parallel design study to evaluate the buildup of extrinsic dental stain over a 4 week treatment period

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Demonstrates understanding of the study procedures, restrictions and willingness to participate as evidenced by voluntary written informed consent and has received a signed and dated copy of the informed consent form. * Understands and is willing, able and likely to comply with all study procedures and restrictions. * Good general and mental health with, in the opinion of the investigator or medically qualified designee: No clinically significant and relevant abnormalities of medical history or oral examination which could impact study outcomes, Absence of any condition that would impact on subject safety or wellbeing, or affect the subject's ability to understand and follow study procedures and requirements. * In the opinion of the investigator or medically qualified designee, At screening: Good oral health, at least 16 natural teeth including the 12 anterior teeth, the facial surfaces, and mandibular lingual surfaces, of at least 11 of the 12 anterior teeth, gradable for the MLSI, presence of extrinsic dental stain (judged to be formed due to dietary factors, or use of tobacco products) on the facial surfaces of the anterior teeth, as determined from a visual stain assessment. At baseline: A sufficient level of extrinsic dental stain (in the opinion of the examiner) on the facial surfaces of the scorable anterior (maxillary and mandibular) teeth.

Exclusion criteria

* Women who are known to be pregnant, or who are intending to become pregnant over the duration of the study. Since this study is not being conducted under an IND this information will be self-reported, and not diagnosed through the conduct of urinary pregnancy testing. * Women who are breast-feeding. * Recent history (within the last year) of alcohol or other substance abuse. * Concurrent Medication: Current regular use of mouthwashes containing ingredients that are known to impart staining. For example, chlorhexidine or cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC), Use of minocycline, tetracycline or doxycycline within 30 days prior to screening, Use of minocycline, tetracycline or doxycycline between the screening and baseline visit, Daily doses of a medication and/or traditional/herbal ingredients which, in the opinion of the investigator, may affect study outcomes. For example, drugs or supplements containing metal ions known to impart staining to the enamel. * Disease: Presence of chronic debilitating disease which, in the opinion of the investigator, could affect study outcomes, Any condition which, in the opinion of the investigator, causes xerostomia. * Allergy/Intolerance:Known or suspected intolerance or hypersensitivity to the study materials (or closely related compounds) or any of their stated ingredients. * Clinical study/Experimental Product:Participation in another clinical study or receipt of an investigational drug within 30 days of the screening visit, Previous participation in this study. * General dentition exclusions: Dental prophylaxis within 8 weeks of screening, Gross periodontal disease, treatment of periodontal disease (including surgery) within 12 months of screening, scaling or root planning within 3 months of screening, Use of any professionally dispensed or over the counter bleaching/ whitening products (excluding daily use whitening dentifrices) within the past 3 months. * Specific Dentition Exclusions for Test Teeth: Any tooth which, in the opinion of the investigator, appears to be non-vital based on changes in the intrinsic colour, tooth with evidence of current or recent caries, or reported treatment of decay in 12 months of screening, tooth with exposed dentine which, in the opinion of the investigator, could impact grading of extrinsic dental stain; tooth with deep, defective or facial restorations; tooth used as an abutment for fixed or removable partial dentures; tooth with full crown or veneer, orthodontic bands or cracked enamel, tooth with surface irregularities, discoloration due to trauma, tetracycline stain, restorations, or hypo or hyperplasic areas which, in the opinion of the investigator, would prevent consistent grading of extrinsic dental stain. * Personnel: An employee of the sponsor or the study site or members of their immediate family. * Other: Any subject who, in the judgment of the investigator, should not participate in the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Overall Modified Lobene Stain Index (MLSI) Mean Score at Week 4Baseline and Week 4An assessment of the area and intensity of dental stain on the study teeth was performed using the MLSI after usage of the allocated study dentifrice, after 4 weeks twice daily use. The intensity of stain was scored separately for the gingival and body areas of each assessable tooth on a scale of 0 to 3 (0 - no stain, 1- light stain, 2 - moderate stain, 3 - heavy stain). The area of stain was scored separately for the gingival and body areas of each assessable tooth on the following scale: 0 - no stain; 1 - stain up to 1/3 of the area affected; 2- stain between 1/3 and 2/3 of the area affected; and 3 - stain more than 2/3 of area affected. Overall MLSI was calculated by multiplying scores of intensity and area, and was thus analyzed on a scale of 0 (best score) to 9 (worst score).

Countries

Canada

Participant flow

Recruitment details

Participants were recruited from one center in Canada.

Pre-assignment details

A total of 225 participants were screened, of which 220 participants were enrolled and randomized in the study. A total of 5 participants were not randomized in study as 3 participants did not meet study criteria, and 2 withdrew their consent.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Test Dentifrice 1 (RDA~58)
Participants applied experimental dentifrice containing 0.454% SnF2 / 5% STP; 2.0% abrasive silica
55
Test Dentifrice 2 (RDA~77)
Participants applied experimental dentifrice containing 0.454% SnF2 / 5% STP; 3.5% abrasive silica
55
Reference Dentifrice 1 (RDA~80)
Participants applied dentifrice containing 1000 ppm fluoride as SMFP
55
Reference Dentifrice 2 (RDA~120)
Participants applied dentifrice containing 0.454% SnF2
55
Total220

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002FG003
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject0001

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicTest Dentifrice 1 (RDA~58)TotalReference Dentifrice 2 (RDA~120)Reference Dentifrice 1 (RDA~80)Test Dentifrice 2 (RDA~77)
Age, Continuous49.3 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.8
47.7 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.46
46.6 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.28
48.7 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.5
46.1 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.2
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
12 Participants41 Participants5 Participants11 Participants13 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
20 Participants62 Participants15 Participants10 Participants17 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants2 Participants0 Participants1 Participants1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
23 Participants115 Participants35 Participants33 Participants24 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
36 Participants159 Participants44 Participants40 Participants39 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
19 Participants61 Participants11 Participants15 Participants16 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
EG003
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 550 / 550 / 550 / 55
other
Total, other adverse events
1 / 550 / 551 / 550 / 55
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 550 / 550 / 550 / 55

Outcome results

Primary

Overall Modified Lobene Stain Index (MLSI) Mean Score at Week 4

An assessment of the area and intensity of dental stain on the study teeth was performed using the MLSI after usage of the allocated study dentifrice, after 4 weeks twice daily use. The intensity of stain was scored separately for the gingival and body areas of each assessable tooth on a scale of 0 to 3 (0 - no stain, 1- light stain, 2 - moderate stain, 3 - heavy stain). The area of stain was scored separately for the gingival and body areas of each assessable tooth on the following scale: 0 - no stain; 1 - stain up to 1/3 of the area affected; 2- stain between 1/3 and 2/3 of the area affected; and 3 - stain more than 2/3 of area affected. Overall MLSI was calculated by multiplying scores of intensity and area, and was thus analyzed on a scale of 0 (best score) to 9 (worst score).

Time frame: Baseline and Week 4

Population: The Intent-To-Treat (ITT) population (N=219) included all participants who were randomized, received at least 1 dose of investigational product, and had at least 1 post-baseline efficacy evaluation and were reported by randomized treatment.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Test Dentifrice 1 (RDA~58)Overall Modified Lobene Stain Index (MLSI) Mean Score at Week 4Baseline1.38 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.423
Test Dentifrice 1 (RDA~58)Overall Modified Lobene Stain Index (MLSI) Mean Score at Week 4Week 40.08 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.078
Test Dentifrice 2 (RDA~77)Overall Modified Lobene Stain Index (MLSI) Mean Score at Week 4Week 40.05 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.057
Test Dentifrice 2 (RDA~77)Overall Modified Lobene Stain Index (MLSI) Mean Score at Week 4Baseline1.43 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.422
Reference Dentifrice 1 (RDA~80)Overall Modified Lobene Stain Index (MLSI) Mean Score at Week 4Baseline1.42 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.626
Reference Dentifrice 1 (RDA~80)Overall Modified Lobene Stain Index (MLSI) Mean Score at Week 4Week 40.10 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.096
Reference Dentifrice 2 (RDA~120)Overall Modified Lobene Stain Index (MLSI) Mean Score at Week 4Baseline1.38 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.443
Reference Dentifrice 2 (RDA~120)Overall Modified Lobene Stain Index (MLSI) Mean Score at Week 4Week 40.16 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.141
p-value: 0.268195% CI: [-0.05, 0.01]ANCOVA
p-value: 0.004395% CI: [-0.08, -0.02]ANCOVA
p-value: <0.000195% CI: [-0.12, -0.05]ANCOVA
p-value: <0.000195% CI: [-0.15, -0.08]ANCOVA
p-value: 0.077995% CI: [0, 0.06]ANCOVA
p-value: 0.000195% CI: [0.03, 0.1]ANCOVA

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 1, 2026