Imaging-based Assessment of Oral Biofilm and Gingival Health
University of California, Irvine
Summary
The purpose of this research study is to develop a better way of measuring the health of patients' mouth using photographs and imaging software. The investigators will also study the specific effects of individual toothpastes and mouthwashes on oral health. Participants who have volunteered to be in the study will be asked to use a toothpaste or over a period of 7 days to 6 months. The investigators will determine the participants' oral plaque levels, gum health, and saliva (spit) production with clinical exams as well as photographs of the participants' mouths. It is the hope of the study team to find better ways of assessing the health of patients' mouths and to identify whether gum health can be improved by specific toothpastes or mouthwashes.
Description
Participants will be asked whether they fulfill study inclusion/exclusion criteria. If recruited, they will be asked to sign the informed consent form. No professional dental cleaning will be performed before or during the trial in order to avoid the influence this would have on the data gathered. Participants will be randomly assigned to use one of the oral care products, which are all OTC products and will be used in the intended manner. For toothpastes, participants will be asked to brush twice daily for the study duration with one of the following test dental gels: LivFresh Dental Gel (Li…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * At least 18 years of age or older * In good general health Exclusion Criteria: * History of allergy or intolerance of oral hygiene products such as toothpastes and mouthrinses
Interventions
- OtherOTC Toothpastes or Mouthrinses
OTC Toothpastes or mouthrinses used according to standard of care
Location
- Beckman Laser Institute and Medical ClinicIrvine, California