Tooth Stain Removal
Conditions
Keywords
Composite Lobene, extrinsic stain
Brief summary
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.
Interventions
negative control
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
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
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Composite Lobene Stain Index | measurement at baseline, 3 week & 6 week | subjects will be evaluated for tooth stain by the dental examiner |
Countries
Puerto Rico