Enamel Abrasion and Stain Removal Efficacy

NCT ID: NCT05619315

Last Updated: 2022-11-16

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

38 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2022-12-31

Study Completion Date

2023-10-31

Brief Summary

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Enamel abrasion and stain removal efficacy of two whitening toothpastes

Detailed Description

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Statement of the problem:

Access to in-office treatments is restricted to a lot of population. Therefore, there has been an interest in developing methods so that patients can remove stains and apply tooth whitening at home. Accordingly, toothpastes, due to their ease of use and low cost, have been used as vehicles for whitening agents as an alternative to home/office whitening.

Hydrogen peroxide is the most commonly used agent for whitening teeth, which is used in various concentrations according to various techniques at home and office. Bleaching of teeth in office is done at a high concentration of Hydrogen peroxide for a specified period of time. In addition to conventional whitening treatments, over-the-counter products, including gels, toothpastes, bleaching strips, mouthwashes, and pens with different Hydrogen peroxide levels, have been developed. In-office teeth whitening is one of the more costly forms of teeth whitening and the concentration of the bleaching element is higher, it is better monitored by a professional.

Whitening toothpaste is probably the one of the most affordable options for someone looking to whiten their teeth at home, which contain abrasive and chemical agents and have the ability to remove external stains from the tooth. The abrasiveness of toothpastes depends on the hardness, size, and shape of abrasive particles. Furthermore, factors such as the brushing technique, brushing pressure, toothbrush hardness, and the number of brush strokes affect tooth abrasion. Abrasive agents include silica, phosphates, carbonates, and bicarbonates Chemical agents present in whitening toothpastes are sodium citrate, phosphate salt, which react with chromogenic molecules of superficial dental stains and eliminate them from the tooth surface.

Whitening toothpastes include different active ingredients in their composition. It normally contain a higher amount of abrasives and detergents than do conventional toothpastes In this sense, it is important to point out that toothpastes with higher amounts of abrasives may produce increased surface roughness in dental tissues, or restorations, or even tooth sensitivity, especially if they are used routinely

Rationale:

Today, active charcoal is added to toothpastes which are marketed as charcoal toothpastes. The first report on the use of charcoal in oral and dental hygiene has been attributed to Hippocrates in ancient Greece. Charcoal is used as powder, soot, coal, and ash in different countries. Charcoal-based products are used in medical treatments, such as its use as an antidote for acute poisoning, drug overdose, skin infections, Charcoal is used legally for the coloring of food in China, Japan, and Korea to improve health.

Activated charcoal is produced as a natural method of the partial oxidation of various materials. High-porosity activated charcoal has the ability to exchange ion in the mouth through nanopores and can attach to tooth enamel and remove tooth-coloring agents (because of its capacity of adsorbing pigments, chromophores, and stains from the tooth surface). The application of this product has been suggested to eliminate some dental coloring agents. Charcoal can help tooth whitening through tooth abrasion.

Conditions

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Abrasion Discoloration, Tooth

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Charcoal -based 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.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Charcoal -based whitening toothpaste

Intervention Type OTHER

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.

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 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.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Calcium carbonate /perlite containing whitening toothpaste.

Intervention Type OTHER

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.

Interventions

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Charcoal -based 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.

Intervention Type OTHER

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 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.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

In vivo:

* Patients inclusion:

1. Adult male and female patients ≥18 years.
2. 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:


1. Intact, free of caries or restorations.
2. No cervical lesions .

Exclusion Criteria

In vivo:

Patients exclusion:

1. Uncooperative behavior.
2. Patients allergic to tooth paste material.
3. Patient with history of medical disease, drug therapies or any other serious relevant problem.
4. Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
5. Patients with fixed orthodontic appliances
6. Patients who had professional tooth whitening, within the last six months.
7. Patients who had significant amounts of calculus on facial surfaces of the incisors/canines.
8. Patients who had undergone professional periodontal treatment within the previous six months or used mouth rinses for the treatment/ control of a periodontal condition.
9. Patients who had advanced periodontal disease on anterior teeth.
10. Xerostomic patients.
11. Patients who used medications which could affect saliva flow or cause staining.
12. Patients who had undergone dental prophylaxis within 8 weeks of screening.
13. Patients who used minocycline or doxycycline within 30 days of screening or between screening and baseline

Tooth exclusion:

1. Intrinsically Discolored teeth caused by tetracycline, fluorosis, hypocalcification hyperplasia, endodontic treatment (or requiring endodontic treatment).
2. Restorations in anterior teeth, parafunctional habits or tooth sensitivity.
3. Non- vital teeth

In vitro:


1. Intrinsically Discolored teeth caused by tetracycline, fluorosis, hyperplasia, endodontic treatment .
2. Restorations in teeth
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Cairo University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Mohamed Osama Metwally

bachelor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Iman Ibrahim El Sayad, prof

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Cairo University

Central Contacts

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Mohamed Osama Metwally

Role: CONTACT

00201008488587

Mohamed Refaat El-Bialy, phd

Role: CONTACT

00201202552666

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Other Identifiers

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Charcoal based whitening

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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