Efficacy of Manual Toothbrushes in Removing Tooth Stains: A 6-Week Clinical Research Study.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years – 70 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Signed Informed Consent Form;
* Male and female subjects, aged 18-70, inclusive;
* Good general health and good oral health based on the opinion of the study investigator;
* Presence of permanent natural anterior teeth (no veneers/crowns/restorations that may interfere with this study scoring procedures);
* A minimum composite mean of 1.5 ≥ determined by the Lobene Tooth Stain Index;
* Available for the duration of the study;
* Clinical evidence of a tendency to form extrinsic stains on anterior teeth.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of orthodontic appliances/retainers involving scorable teeth;
* Presence of partial removable/fixed dentures and/or restorations involving scorable teeth;
* Tumor(s) of the soft or hard tissues of the oral cavity;
* Obvious signs of periodontal disease rampant caries, or any condition that the dental examiner considers exclusionary from the study;
* Five or more carious lesions requiring immediate care;
* Use of antibiotics, stain-inducing medications, and/or on any prescription that might interfere with the study outcome;
* Concurrent participation in another clinical study;
* Self-reported pregnancy and/or lactating women;
* Have used professional whitening product within one (1) year or had a dental prophylaxis (professional dental cleaning) within thirty (30) days - prior to the start of the study;
* History of allergies to oral care/personal care consumer products or their ingredients;
* History of alcohol and/or drug…