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NCT07755800
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Impact of an Arginine-containing Toothpaste on the Subgingival Microbiota in Patients in Supportive Periodontal Care

Sponsor: Sukirth M Ganesan, BDS, PhD

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Summary

This study aims to see how a toothpaste with arginine affects bacteria below the gum line compared to a regular fluoride toothpaste. It focuses on people with gum disease who are already getting ongoing dental care. The main questions it aims to answer are: * How does an arginine toothpaste affect the bacteria below the gumline? * How does a fluoride toothpaste affect the bacteria below the gumline? Participants will: * Use fluoride toothpaste or arginine toothpaste twice daily for 6 months * After receiving the toothpaste at the baseline visit, subjects will visit the clinic at 3 months and 6 months for additional data collection.

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - 95 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

108

Start Date

2026-08

Completion Date

2028-07

Last Updated

2026-08-10

Healthy Volunteers

No

Conditions

Interventions

DEVICE

Arginine Toothpaste

Participants will use arginine toothpaste twice daily (morning and evening) for 6 months. Sterile paper will be used to collect plaque from below the gum line at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months.

DEVICE

Fluoride Toothpaste

Participants will use fluoride toothpaste twice daily (morning and evening) for 6 months. Sterile paper will be used to collect plaque from below the gum line at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months.

Locations (1)

The University of Iowa College of Dentistry

Iowa City, Iowa, United States