Overview

A Randomized, Controlled, Double-blind Clinical Trial of Surinam Cherry Dentifrice With Anti-gingivitis Properties

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2010-11-01
Target enrollment:
0
Participant gender:
All
Summary
In the present randomized, controlled, double-blind clinical trial, we investigated the short term clinical efficacy of a dentifrice containing Eugenia uniflora L. ripe fruit extract in preventing gingivitis in children.
Phase:
Phase 1/Phase 2
Accepts Healthy Volunteers?
No
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Federal University of ParaĆ­ba
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- Children aged 10 to 12 years old with clinical signs of gingivitis (bleeding on
probing);

- Presence of at least 20 dental elements

- Not using orthodontic fixed appliances

- Susceptibility to form biofilm and gingival inflammation

- Absence of systemic disease

Exclusion Criteria:

- Subjects who had used an antimicrobial in the last two months, including topical
fluoride.