About this trial
The clinical study will examine the effects of brushing with randomly assigned test toothpaste on the bacteria on the dental plaque, tongue, cheek, gum surface, and in saliva
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Male and female subjects, ages 18-70, inclusive.
Subject is available during study duration and has no allergies to oral hygiene formulations.
A minimum of 20 natural teeth with facial and lingual scorable surfaces.
A willingness to read, understand, and sign the Informed Consent Form after the nature of the study has been fully explained to them. Subject should demonstrate a willingness to comply with all study procedures and clinical examination schedules.
Disqualifiers
Participation in any other clinical study or test panel including clinical studies with oral hygiene formulations within the one month prior to entry into the study.
History of dental prophylaxis or treatments in the past month or during study duration.
History of medical treatments including antibiotic, anti-inflammatory or anticoagulant therapy during the month preceding study enrollment.
Subjects scheduled for medical procedures for the duration of the study.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- stannous fluoride toothpaste
- 0.76% Sodium Monofluorophosphate (Na MFP) toothpaste