Change in salivary pH under the effect of stainless steel versus elastomeric ligatures in selected group of orthodontic patients

Recruiting

• Conditions: Enamel demineralization due to drop in salivary pH during orthodontic treatment; Gingivitis; Oral and Gastrointestinal - Other diseases of the mouth, teeth, oesophagus, digestive system including liver and colon

• Registration Number: ACTRN12618001647224
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Science and Technology

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2018-10-05
• Last Update Posted: 12 November 2018

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 70

Inclusion Criteria

Orthodontic patients with fixed orthodontic appliance in both upper and lower archs

Exclusion Criteria

- orthodontic patients with Chronic medication : antibiotic or anti-inflammatory
- orthodontic patients with Systemic diseases : diabetes mellitus, kidney diseases and respiratory infection.
- Mouth breathing, xerostomia , hyposalivation
- History of unusual dietary habits like highly acidic food or drink consumers .
Diagnosis of any Systemic diseases , mouth breathing , xerostomia and salivary gland hypofunction is dependent upon a careful and detailed history and thorough oral examination

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
change in salivary pH is assessed using a pH Meter device ( 3510,JENWAY ,UK )<br> in the four time-points followup interval[(T0) baseline and then re-evaluated in three-time interval stages:<br>- (T1) : 2 weeks after placement of Fixed Orthodontic Appliance ( visit to recall maintenance and follow up).<br>- (T2) : 6 weeks after placement of FOA ( visit to change first archwire).<br>- (T3) : 12 weeks after placement of FOA (visits to change 2nd and 3rd archwires).<br> ]