Oral Malodor
Conditions
Keywords
Organoleptic method, oral malodor
Brief summary
This 3-week clinical study was designed to investigate the clinical efficacy on oral malodor of a 0.454% stannous fluoride toothpaste with nitrate and pyrophosphate (referred to as SNAP) compared to Colgate Cavity Protection Toothpaste containing 0.76% sodium monofluorophosphate 12 hours post-brushing after 3 weeks of product use.
Interventions
toothpaste containing 0.45% stannous fluoride
toothpaste containing 0.76% sodium monofluorophosphate
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Must be male or female 18 to 70 years of age * Must be in good general health * Must be in good oral health based on self-assessment * Must be available during the weeks of this study for all appointment time points * Should have a minimum of 20 natural uncrowned teeth (excluding third molars) * Should have a baseline mean oral malodor score greater than or equal to 6.0 and less than or equal to 8.0 * Must give written informed consent * No known history of allergy to personal care/consumer products or their ingredients
Exclusion criteria
* Participation in any other oral clinical studies for the duration of this study * Full or partial (upper or lower) dentures * Pregnant or lactating (breast feeding) * Use of tobacco products * History of allergy to common toothpaste ingredients * Use of phenolic flavored products, such as mint flavored candies and chewing gum, the morning of the study and during the sampling periods * Immune compromised individuals (HIV, AIDS, immuno suppressive drug therapy) * Individuals who, due to medical conditions, cannot go without eating or drinking for the post use treatment evaluation time points (6 hrs. + overnight)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Organoleptic Oral Malodor Evaluations | Oral malodor evaluations at baseline & 3 weeks | The measured levels of oral malodor will be expressed in organoleptic scales (1-9) |
Countries
China