Comparative efficacy of a new battery-powered toothbrush and a commercially available manual toothbrush on the removal of established supragingival plaque: a single-use crossover study in adults.

Objective: The objective of this single-use, examiner-blind, two-treatment crossover clinical study was to evaluate the efficacy of a new battery-powered toothbrush (Colgate MicroSonic) relative to that of a currently marketed manual toothbrush (Oral-B Indicator) for the removal of supragingival plaque. This study included the assessment of plaque removal in the whole mouth, at the gumline, and at interproximal sites via the comparison of pre- and post-brushing plaque levels measured using the Rustogi Modification of the Modified Navy Plaque Index.

Methodology: Qualifying adult male and female subjects from the Newark, New Jersey area were provided with a commercially available toothbrush (Colgate Plus Toothbrush) and dentifrice (Colgate Cavity Protection Great Regular Flavor Fluoride Toothpaste) to use at home for three days before beginning the first phase of the crossover study.

Efficacy of a novel, nontray, paint-on 18% carbamide peroxide whitening gel.

A double-blind, 3-week, randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel-group clinical trial was conducted to evaluate the tooth-whitening efficacy of a novel nontray, "paint-on" liquid whitening gel containing 18% carbamide peroxide (Colgate Simply White Clear Whitening Gel). Efficacy was based on measured Vita tooth-shade scores collected at baseline and after 2 and 3 weeks of product use. Eighty healthy volunteers were balanced into 2 groups based on gender, age, and shade scores (A3 or higher).

Comparative efficacy of two battery-powered toothbrushes on overnight plaque removal: a single-use clinical study in New Jersey.

Objective: The objective of this single-use, examiner-blind clinical study, was to evaluate the efficacy of a newly designed Colgate Actibrush (battery-powered toothbrush) relative to the Crest SpinBrush (battery-powered toothbrush) for the removal of supragingival plaque.

Methodology: This study included the assessment of plaque removal via the comparison of pre- and post-brushing plaque levels. A total of 80 adult male and female subjects from the central New Jersey area reported to the clinical facility for a baseline (pre-brushing) plaque examination after having refrained from all oral hygiene procedures and chewing gum for 24 hours, and from eating, drinking, or smoking for four hours.

Comparison of plaque removal efficacy of a battery-powered toothbrush and a manual toothbrush: a single-use clinical study in New Jersey.

Objective: This single-use, examiner-blind clinical study evaluated the efficacy of a newly introduced battery-powered toothbrush (Colgate Motion Toothbrush) relative to a manual toothbrush (Oral-B CrossAction toothbrush) for the removal of supragingival plaque.

Methodology: This study assessed plaque removal via the comparison of pre- and post-brushing plaque levels. A total of 126 adult male and female subjects from the northern New Jersey area reported to the clinical facility for a baseline (pre-brushing) plaque examination after having refrained from all oral hygiene procedures and chewing gum for 24 hours, and from eating, drinking or smoking for four hours.

Clinical effect of a new liquid dentifrice containing triclosan/copolymer on existing plaque and gingivitis.

Background: Dentifrices traditionally have been formulated as pastes or gels. However, liquid varieties recently have become available The authors conducted a study to determine whether a fluoridated liquid product with added triclosan and a polyvinyl methyl ether/maleic acid, or PVM/MA, copolymer delivery system is efficacious for the control of supragingival plaque and gingivitis.

Methods: The authors conducted a six-month, double-blind, parallel, stratified clinical study in accordance with American Dental Association guidelines for the clinical evaluation of antiplaque/antigingivitis products.

The clinical efficacy of Colgate Total Plus Whitening Toothpaste containing a special grade of silica and Colgate Total Toothpaste for controlling breath odor twelve hours after toothbrushing: a single-use clinical study.

The objective of this double-blind clinical study, conducted in harmony with American Dental Association guidelines, was to compare a new dentifrice formulation variant of Colgate Total Toothpaste containing a special grade of silica (Colgate Total Plus Whitening Toothpaste) to the commercially available, ADA-Accepted and clinically proven Colgate Total Toothpaste for controlling breath odor twelve hours after brushing the teeth. Breath odor was evaluated by a panel of three examiners using a nine-point hedonic scale. Following a baseline evaluation of breath odor, prospective study subjects who scored above the threshold value for unpleasant breath odor were stratified by score and randomized into two treatment groups.