Efficacy of Eco-Friendly Toothpaste Tablets Versus Conventional Toothpaste Using PI and GI Index

Loma Linda University (LLU)

Status and phase: Completed; Phase 3

Conditions: Gingival Inflammation

Treatments: Drug: Toothpaste Tablet; Drug: Conventional Toothpaste

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05805865

5220342

Details and patient eligibility

About

Objectives: To assess the change in gingival index (GI) and plaque index (PI) when comparing the use of toothpaste tablets to conventional toothpaste.

Methods: 40 participants were randomized into two groups: Colgate's toothpaste tablets (T) and Colgate's Cavity Protection toothpaste (C). Both groups utilized their assigned dentifrice for 2 weeks. A pre and post-assessment measured the GI and PI index. A questionnaire on the use of the product was distributed.

Enrollment: 40 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

1. Subjects are 18 years or older;
2. Subjects who will comply with study protocol;
3. Subjects who can read and understand the consent form;
4. Subjects available during the study period;
5. Subjects have more than 20 teeth.

Exclusion criteria

1. Subjects who are pregnant and/or nursing;
2. Subjects under the age of 18.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Prevention

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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40 participants in 2 patient groups

Toothpaste Tablet

Experimental group

Description:

Subjects are instructed to use one toothpaste tablet for brushing. Brushing is recommended twice daily for two minutes.

Treatment:

Drug: Toothpaste Tablet

Conventional Toothpaste

Active Comparator group

Description:

Subjects are instructed to use the toothpaste for brushing. Brushing is recommended twice daily for two minutes.

Treatment:

Drug: Conventional Toothpaste