Status:
COMPLETED
Placebo Controlled Trial of a Titanium Dioxide Semiconductor Toothbrush on Mild-to-moderate Gum Disease
Lead Sponsor:
University of Saskatchewan
Collaborating Sponsors:
Shiken Corporation
Conditions:
Periodontal Diseases
Eligibility:
All Genders
30-70 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The effects on indices of gingivitis/periodontitis will differ between study arms in which the titanium dioxide semiconductor toothbrush is used, compared to an otherwise identical toothbrush with an ...
Detailed Description
Organic acid producing anaerobic bacteria are implicated in the development and progression of gingivitis and periodontal disease (Brill, 1962; Kleinberg, 1974). The disease process manifests as perio...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 30 to 70 yrs of age
- mild-to-moderate periodontal disease
- dentulous
Exclusion
- any unstable medical condition
- pocket depth \> 5 mm
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
May 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
120 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00167466
Start Date
October 1 2005
End Date
May 1 2010
Last Update
October 28 2010
Active Locations (1)
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University of Saskatchewan College of Dentistry
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7N 5E5