Comparing the efficiency of various mouthwashes during Fixed Orthodontic Treatment

Completed

• Conditions: Abnormalities of size and form ofteeth,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2023/09/058056
• Lead Sponsor: MALABAR DENTAL COLLEGE AND RESEARCH CENTRE

Brief Summary

Oral hygiene is of prime importance in Orthodontic practice. A better understanding of microbiology and infectious diseases is of prime importance for safe clinical practice. Streptococcus mutans are the principle causative organism for Dental caries[1] . Fixed Orthodontic appliances causes areas for bacterial colonization which increases the quantity of Streptococcus mutans and other caries-causing microorganisms[2][3] Brushing is a commonly used method for maintaining Oral hygiene and thereby aids in the reduction of pathogenic organisms. Over the years, various other measures have also been practiced to reduce this bacterial colonization which include fluoridated Dentrifices, mouthwashes, frequent scaling, etc. Among these use of mouthwash is one of the most commonly used. This study aims to evaluate the effect of Curcumin, Pulling oil & Fluoride based mouthwashes in reducing the colony count of Streptococcus mutans.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-09-26
• Study Completion: 2024-03-20
• Last Update Posted: 2024-05-04

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 42

Inclusion Criteria

PATIENTS UNDER THE AGE GROUP 16- 25 WHO ARE UNDERGOING ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT IN THE DEPARTMENT.

Exclusion Criteria

• 1.Patient allergic to Curcumin, Coconut oil, & fluoride 2.
• Medically compromised Patients 3.
• Pregnant & Lactating mothers 4.
• Patients with mouth breathing habit 5.
• Composite restoration and prosthetic crown on anterior teeth 6.
• Tooth with developmental anomalies and fluorosis 7.
• Patients with a habit of smoking 8.
• Patients taking topical or systemic administration or usage of antibiotic.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The mouthwash which has better efficiency in reducing streptococcal mutans colony count will be	8 weeks
determined.	8 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
MOUTHWASH WHICH HAS BETTER EFFICIENCY IN PLAQUE CONTROL DURING FIXED ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT	12 weeks

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

MALABAR DENTAL COLLEGE AND RESEARCH CENTRE; 🇮🇳 Thrissur, KERALA, India

MALABAR DENTAL COLLEGE AND RESEARCH CENTRE

🇮🇳Thrissur, KERALA, India

DR EDWIN CS

Principal investigator

9633877412

dredwincs@gmail.com