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Anticariogenic Properties of Zamzam Water

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Caries Active
Caries,Dental
Registration Number
NCT06538532
Lead Sponsor
Al-Azhar University
Brief Summary

The present study aims to evaluate and compare the effect of Zamzam water as mouthwashes in high caries-risk patients regarding:

i. Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) count. ii. Oral pH. After 3 and 6 months interval.

Detailed Description

The present study aims to evaluate and compare the effect of Zamzam water mouthwashes in high caries-risk patients regarding:

i. Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) count. ii. Oral pH. all patients will be into two groups; The first group will use Zamzam water mouthwash for a six months with other preventive protocols including fissure sealants and preventive restorations wherever needed, while the second group will undergo preventive protocols only. During these six months, patients will be reassessed at three and six-month intervals regarding S. mutans count, oral pH, and caries risk level.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
36
Inclusion Criteria
  • Male or female participants aged between 18-35 years.
  • Systemically- free individuals.
  • High caries-risk patients according to ADA (American Dental Association).
  • Not on a medication interfering with salivary secretion.
  • Co-operative patients approved to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients who are already on any mouthwash regime.
  • Patients who are on any medication that would alter the salivary secretion.
  • Allergy to any of the ingredients of the study products.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
caries risk level3 months and 6 months

According to ADA

Streptomutans count3 months and 6 months

measurements of Colony forming unit (CFU) will be performed using blood agar and mitis salivarius-bacitracin agar (MSBA).

Salivary PH level3 months and 6 months

using pH meter

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Faculty of Dental medicine for Girls Al Azhar university

🇪🇬

Cairo, Egypt

Faculty of Dental medicine for Girls Al Azhar university
🇪🇬Cairo, Egypt

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