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A Study Comparing the Interproximal Plaque and Gingivitis Effects of Three Interdental Cleaning Modalities

NCT01307358 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 80

Last updated 2018-08-31

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The purpose of this research study is to compare the interproximal plaque removal ability of Philips Sonicare Interproximal Cleaning Device to floss (Crest Glide) and Waterpik Waterflosser. In addition, we seek to learn more about the results of using this device on plaque accumulation and what biological processes influence the makeup of plaque and reduction of gingivitis.

Conditions

  • Gingivitis

Interventions

OTHER

Sonicare Interproximal (IP) Cleaning Prototype

Sonicare Interproximal (IP) Cleaning Prototype used to clean between the teeth 1 time a day in combination with brushing.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Philips Oral Healthcare

    collaborator INDUSTRY

  • University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Steven Offenbacher, DDS,PhD,MMS · University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
70 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2011-02-28
Primary Completion
2011-04-30
Completion
2011-04-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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