Enamel Abrasion and Stain Removal Efficacy
Abrasion, Discoloration, Tooth
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Abrasion focused on measuring abrasion, toothpaste, stain, whitening
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: In vivo: Patients inclusion: Adult male and female patients ≥18 years. Good oral and general health and oral hygiene have at least eight natural anterior teeth (incisors and canines) assessable for extrinsic stain and be available for all study appointments. Tooth inclusion: Vital anterior maxillary and mandibular teeth free of caries or restorations, no cervical lesions and no periodontal disease. In vitro: Teeth inclusion criteria: Intact, free of caries or restorations. No cervical lesions . Exclusion Criteria: In vivo: Patients exclusion: Uncooperative behavior. Patients allergic to tooth paste material. Patient with history of medical disease, drug therapies or any other serious relevant problem. Pregnant or breastfeeding women. Patients with fixed orthodontic appliances Patients who had professional tooth whitening, within the last six months. Patients who had significant amounts of calculus on facial surfaces of the incisors/canines. Patients who had undergone professional periodontal treatment within the previous six months or used mouth rinses for the treatment/ control of a periodontal condition. Patients who had advanced periodontal disease on anterior teeth. Xerostomic patients. Patients who used medications which could affect saliva flow or cause staining. Patients who had undergone dental prophylaxis within 8 weeks of screening. Patients who used minocycline or doxycycline within 30 days of screening or between screening and baseline Tooth exclusion: Intrinsically Discolored teeth caused by tetracycline, fluorosis, hypocalcification hyperplasia, endodontic treatment (or requiring endodontic treatment). Restorations in anterior teeth, parafunctional habits or tooth sensitivity. Non- vital teeth In vitro: Teeth exclusion criteria: Intrinsically Discolored teeth caused by tetracycline, fluorosis, hyperplasia, endodontic treatment . Restorations in teeth
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Charcoal -based whitening toothpaste.
Calcium carbonate /perlite containing whitening toothpaste.
The labial surface of anterior teeth will be brushed by the circular brushing technique twice daily (morning and after 6 hours) for at least 1 minute using charcoal containing toothpaste. Soft bristles toothbrushes will provided to all patients. After 1 month, re-evaluation of the stains will be performed and the data will be recorded.
The labial surface of anterior teeth will be brushed by the circular brushing technique twice daily (morning and after 6hours) for at least 1 minute using (calcium carbonate /perlite) containing toothpaste. Soft bristles toothbrushes will provided to all patients. After 1 month, re-evaluation of the stains will be performed and the data will be recorded.