Clinical trials: Tooth Plaque
Dental Plaque
Effect of Enzymes on Dental Biofilm Accumulation in Healthy Individuals
The purpose of the study is to assess the effect of enzyme containing lozenges on dental plaque accumulation in healthy adults.
- Trial name
- NCT05082103
- Testing
- Enzyme lozenge 1, Enzyme lozenge 2
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Novozymes A/S
Plaque Induced Gingivitis
Comparative Effect of Chewing Sticks and Toothbrushing on Plaque Removal and Gingival Health
The purpose of the proposed study is to compare the effect of chewing sticks (Miswak) and the toothbrushes on plaque removal and gingival health.
- Trial name
- NCT01336179
- Testing
- Salvadora persica, Toothbrush
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Taibah University
Healthy Adults, Plaque, Dental
Photodynamic Treatment in the Management of Residual Biofilm - a Crossover Study
This research introduces a home-use dual-light antibacterial medical device and its possible added value as part of traditional dental self-care.
- Trial name
- NCT06860321
- Testing
- Adjunct antibacterial home-use dual-light medical device, Regular oral self care
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Koite Health Oy
Dental Calculus
Testing if Tartarase Can Remove Dental Tartar
This study was designed to find our whether a novel toothpaste containing safe digestive enzymes (Tartarase) was able to remove pre-existing dental tartar when compared to a well-known toothpaste (Crest).
- Trial name
- NCT06139835
- Testing
- Tartarase
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pontis Biologics, Inc.
Plaque, Dental, Gingivitis
Evaluation of Toothbrush Bristles in Plaque Reduction
The purpose of this cross-over clinical research is to evaluate the cleaning efficacy of toothbrushes tufted with two types of tapered bristles and end rounded bristles in removal of interdental plaque with clinical measurement…
- Trial name
- NCT04681885
- Testing
- Tapered bristles A, Tapered bristles B, End rounded bristles
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sunstar Americas
Tooth Plaque
Comparison Between Modified Bass and Horizontal Brushing Techniques
The goal of this observational study is to determine mean plaque scores to compare the effectiveness after using modified bass and horizontal brushing technique in undergraduate dental students.
- Trial name
- NCT05734456
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 83 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- CMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of Dentistry
Periodontitis, Dental Plaque
At-Home Care for Subjects With Periodontitis
The effect of use of powered toothbrushing in patients exhibiting periodontal inflammation has been observed repeatedly in clinical studies conducted over a 20+ year period.
- Trial name
- NCT04254770
- Testing
- ADA approved Manual Toothbrush, Marketed Power Toothbrush
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 346 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global
Root Resorption, Plaque Accumulation
Comparison of Canine Retraction Using Ni-ti Closed-coil Springs Vs Elastomeric Power Chains During Orthodontic Treatment
The objective of this study is to compare the canine retraction rate (in mm with a 100 mm marked scale) using Ni-Ti closed-coil springs versus elastomeric power chains during canine retraction in subjects with first premolar…
- Conditions
- Root Resorption, Plaque Accumulation, Gingivitis
- Trial name
- NCT06567730
- Testing
- Ni-ti Closed-coil Spring, Elastomeric Power chain
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Munnal Gulzar
Plaque, Dental
Arginine Plaque Metabolism Pilot Clinical Study
Proof of concept clinical study to measure plaque metabolism and the prebiotic efficacy of arginine-containing toothpaste.
- Trial name
- NCT06954779
- Testing
- Colgate Cavity Protection, TOM's Superior Sensitivity Relief Toothpaste
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Colgate Palmolive
Dental Plaque
Chlorhexidine Mouthrinses and Plaque Control
The aim of the present study was to compare antiplaque effectiveness of two commercial mouthrinses: 0.12 % Chlorhexidine alcohol base (CLX-A) versus a diluted 0.1% Chlorhexidine non-alcohol base with 0.1% of Formaldehyde (CLX-F).
- Trial name
- NCT01138943
- Testing
- Synthodont, Soludent
- Where
- Morocco
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hôpital Militaire De Rabat
Dental Plaque, Toothbrushing
Efficacy of an U-shape Automatic Electric Toothbrush in Plaque Removal
Over time, many different types of manual and electric toothbrushes have been produced. A systematic review has shown that some electric toothbrushes are more effective at removing bacterial plaque than manual toothbrushes.
- Trial name
- NCT04119583
- Testing
- U-shape Automatic Electric Toothbrush, Usual home toothbrushing procedure, Conventional Electric Toothbrush
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florence
Periodontitis, Dental Plaque
Powered vs. Manual Toothbrushing in Stage 3-4 Periodontitis
This study compares the effectiveness of powered and manual toothbrushes in reducing gum bleeding and dental plaque in people with stage 3 or 4 periodontitis.
- Conditions
- Periodontitis, Dental Plaque, Gingival Bleeding
- Trial name
- NCT06980714
- Testing
- Powered, Manual
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of L'Aquila
Dental Plaque, Gingivitis
A Study Investigating Gingival Crevicular Fluid Biomarkers Following Use of a Commercially Available Toothpaste Containing Stannous Fluoride
The aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility, sensitivity, and interpretability of gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) cytokine biomarkers as early indicators of tissue recovery following use of commercial dentifrice compared…
- Trial name
- NCT07842042
- Testing
- Test Toothpaste, Regular Fluoride Toothpaste
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- HALEON
Gingivitis
Propolis Containing Chewing Gum and Gingivitis
Propolis is a natural, non-toxic, sticky substance produced by honeybees that can kill bacteria, fungi, and larvae invading the beehive. It has been used in the treatment of infections and healing of wounds and burns for years.
- Trial name
- NCT06685419
- Testing
- Propolis containing gum
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- naksaka
Dental Plaque
Train New Examiners Via Modified Gingival Margin Plaque
The purpose of this study is to train new examiners while testing two commercial products using our standard one-day brushing study regimen by measuring gingival margin plaque index.
- Trial name
- NCT00758563
- Testing
- Fluoride, Triclosan/Fluoride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Colgate Palmolive
Gingivitis, Gingival Diseases
Effectiveness in Dental Plaque Reduction of Mouthwashes Containing Fatty Acids Compounds (F.A.G.) or Stannous Fluoride
Comparative study on the efficacy of two mouthwashes Containing Fatty Acids Compounds (F.A.G.) or Stannous Fluoride in the reduction of plaque score in individuals with spontaneous gengivitis
- Trial name
- NCT04977778
- Testing
- Fatty Acids Compounds (F.A.G.) Mouthwash, Stannous Fluoride (SF) Mouthwash
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of L'Aquila
Biofilm
Dentures Biofilm and Artificial Biofilm Substitute
The biofilm on oral surfaces can lead to oral diseases. The correlation between oral biofilm and diseases and general health is well known.
- Trial name
- KÜBI (NCT04247438)
- Testing
- 12h and 36h Biofilm formation on PMMA (Palapress®) dentures and samples worn by participants and brushing cycles needed to remove it.
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Technische Universität Dresden
Periodontitis, Alzheimer Disease
Nalysis of the Periodontal Microbiota in Elderly Subjects With and Without Alzheimer's Disease: a Case Control Study
The neurological disorders that accompany aging represent a major public health problem. The management of these diseases is a major medical and social priority.
- Trial name
- ORAMICAL (NCT05077618)
- Testing
- sampling of dental plaque and blood sample during the treatment
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 94 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice
Plaque, Dental, Gingivitis
Imaging-based Assessment of Oral Biofilm and Gingival Health
The purpose of this research study is to develop a better way of measuring the health of patients' mouth using photographs and imaging software.
- Trial name
- NCT05470023
- Testing
- OTC Toothpastes or Mouthrinses
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 275 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Plaque Removal
Comparison of New and 3-Month-Old Toothbrush in the Removal of Plaque in Children
This study aimed to validate or invalidate non-inferiority in the plaque removal efficacy of old versus new toothbrushes in the hands of 7-9 year old children.
- Trial name
- NCT00836784
- Testing
- old toothbrush, New tooth brush
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 93 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shahid Beheshti University