Toothbrush, Floss, Interdental Brush and Other Oral Care Device Cleaning Efficacy Evaluation

Oral care device product cleaning efficacy evaluation for toothbrushes, interdental brushes, electronic devices, flosses and tapes through in vitro laboratory studies and instrumental efficacy measurement

In vitro cleaning efficacy testing of toothbrushes, interdental brushes, flosses and tapes enable evaluation of their performance and function.

Novel toothbrushes and interdental cleaning products are continuously evolving, featuring innovative materials and various filament types and profiles. Both manual and electric toothbrushes boast unique bristle designs and shapes that enhance their marketing appeal. These dental care devices are often specifically designed for effective stain removal and plaque reduction from tooth surfaces and interproximal spaces.

Independent evidence that clearly demonstrates device efficacy and performance is critical to support robust marketing claims or pack claims and also provides information that can help direct further product development.

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Laboratory Evaluations of Toothbrushes, Tapes and Flosses

Our team of laboratory scientists are able to carry out comparative testing for the cleaning evaluation of brushes, flosses and tapes. We are experienced in the design and fabrication of dental and interproximal cleaning models using extracted human teeth which can either be stained or coated with real or artificial plaque. Following brushing simulations, digital image analysis is used to give robust data and insights into cleaning efficacy.

Cleaning studies are appropriately designed to investigate significant improvements in efficacy and sufficient repeats are planned to assess product and assessor variability. Images can be assessed subjectively or by using digital analysis. Percentage cleaning data and any requested statistical analysis is provided in a report containing tables, graphs and images.

Experienced Oral Care Device Testing Services

For over 20 years our Clinical Research Services has been a trusted partner for developers and manufacturers of oral care products. Our in vitro laboratory provide anti-plaque and anti-calculus oral care product testing, anti-stain, stain removal and tooth whitening testing, Pellicle Cleaning Ratio (PCR) laboratory studies or dentinal tubule blockage studies. Intertek's Total Quality Assurance expertise, brings quality and safety to life by providing a one-source solution for in vitro studies providing robust data to support the efficacy and marketing claims of novel treatments.

Intertek Clinical Research Services (CRS) has a dedicated in vitro laboratory which conducts testing of all aspects of Oral Care products. We are particularly adept in designing bespoke in vitro models to cater for your specific requirements. Intertek Clinical Research Services is licensed to handle and store human tissue under the Human Tissue Act 2004 and follows the principles outlined within the act as well as complying with local ethical guidelines.

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In Vitro Oral Care Product Services

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Cheshire, CH66 7NZ
United Kingdom

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