GUIDANCE DOCUMENT
Gingivitis: Development and Evaluation of Drugs for Treatment or Prevention January 2005
Not for implementation. Contains non-binding recommendations.
This guidance is intended to assist sponsors of new drug applications (NDAs) with the development of drug products that treat or help prevent gingivitis in adults and children. This document defines gingivitis and clarifies the distinction between gingivitis and periodontitis. It discusses general issues such as over-the-counter (OTC) versus prescription status and prevention versus treatment. The bulk of this guidance focuses on trial design issues and clinical assessments. The document concludes with an examination of product safety determinations.
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