A comparative evaluation of the effect of two types of mouthwashes on the bacterial flora and health of the oral cavity

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Completed

• Conditions: Health Condition 1: K038- Other specified diseases of hard tissues of teeth

• Registration Number: CTRI/2021/07/034736
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Shrestha Bisht

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2021-11-30
• Last Update Posted: 17 October 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 80

Inclusion Criteria

1.Subjectsââ?¬• willingness to participate. 2.The indication for fixed orthodontic treatment, between 15-30years of age. 3.Lack of dental caries and/or restorations. 4.Absence of severe dental plaque (plaque index ââ?°Â¤ 20% measured by Oââ?¬•Leary index using plaque disclosing agent) / severe gingival inflammation/severe periodontal condition. 5.Absence of any systemic diseases. 6.Not having used any mouth rinses for at least 1 month before the initiation of the study. 7.Not on antibiotics and/or anti inflammatory drugs in the past 3 months

Exclusion Criteria

1.History of previous periodontal treatments.

2.Active periodontal diseases.

3.Mouth breathing or any other problems which could affect oral microbial flora.

4.Presence of dental crowding( >4mm).

5.Sign of sensitivity to mouthwashes during the study

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified