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NCT Number: NCT03885323

ToothWave Plaque and Gingivitis Study

The objective of the study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the home-use device Silk'n toothbrush (ToothWave) for the improvement in dental health through the reduction of plaque, gingivitis, and calculus.

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Key information

Age range

18 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Salus research

Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46825, United States

About this study

This is a single blind, prospective study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Silk'n toothbrush in reduction of gingivitis, dental plaque and calculus.

The study includes 84 treatment sessions, twice a day, and 4 clinic visits over a period of 6 weeks.

One treatment group (Silk'n toothbrush - ToothWave) and 1 control group (an ADA approved power toothbrush (PTB)) will participate in the study.

For each patient, assessment data will be collected at baseline, 4 weeks, and at 6 weeks. The average data sets will be calculated for each group.

Treatment is defined as a timed 2 minutes of teeth brushing in a regular man-ner, twice a day (morning and evening). Brushing will be undertaken using the Silk'n toothbrush and standard fluoride toothpaste. The control group will use a regular PTB and standard fluoride toothpaste.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Adult subjects aged 18-70, that are in good health.
  • Subject must have:

2.2. Baseline gingivitis (MGI) score of at least 1.80, 2.3. Dental Plaque mean score greater than 0.6 according to the RMNPI Index. 2.4. Total Calculus deposits greater than 7 according to the Volpe-Manhold Index.

  • Have a minimum of 20 'scorable' teeth (excluding 3rd molars).
  • The subjects should understand the information provided about the investigative nature of the treatment, possible benefits and side effects. Subjects will sign the Informed Consent Form.
  • The subjects should be willing to comply with the study procedure and schedule, including the follow up visits.

Exclusion criteria

  • Current or history of oral cavity cancer or oropharyngeal cancer.
  • Pacemaker or internal defibrillator, or any other active electrical implant anywhere in the body.
  • Pregnant or nursing by subject report.
  • Any active condition in the oral cavity at the discretion of the investigator.
  • Any surgery in the oral cavity within 3 months prior to treatment, or before complete healing.
  • Subjects that do not brush regularly.
  • Any condition that might make it unsafe for the subject to participate in this study, at the discretion of the investigator.

Treatment and study plan

RF utilizing powered toothbrush

Device

RF utilizing Powered toothbrush

Other names: RF toothbrush

Control placebo with no RF

Device

Placebo control, with no RF

Primary outcomes

  1. Dental plaque

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    A reduction in the level of dental plaque according to Rustogi Modification of the Navy Plaque Index (RMNPI).

  2. Gingival inflammation

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    A reduction in the level of gingival inflammation according to the Modified Gingival Index (MGI).

Secondary outcomes

  1. Calculus

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    A reduction of calculus deposits as evaluated by Volpe-Manhold Index

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Home Skinovations Ltd.

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

Safety and Efficacy of the Silk'n Toothbrush (ToothWave) Home Use Device for Reduction of Gingivitis, Dental Plaque and Calculus

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2019
First posted
Mar 21, 2019
Registry last updated
Nov 25, 2020

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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