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A Clinical study to compare the effects of cetyl pyridinium mouth wash, toothpaste and chlorhexidine mouth wash, toothpaste in patients with irregularly placed teeth.

Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Disturbances in tooth eruption,
Registration Number
CTRI/2022/11/047230
Lead Sponsor
Bhogi Akhil Kumar
Brief Summary

The aim of the academic research study is to compare and assess anti-bacterial efficacy, clinical effects and patient perception using CPC based products with regular mouth wash and dentifrice. 48 Patients who meets inclusion criteria will be included in the study. After the oral prophylaxis, brackets placement followed by arch wire in the baseline will be done. Proper brushing technique is explained to the patients. Based on lottery method patients will be randomly divided into experimental and control groups. Patient will be recalled after 15days. Patients will be prescribed with specific mouthwash/dentifrice and are advised to use them for 1month. Frequency, duration, techniques for use are explained. Clinical parameters such as gingival index and plaque index will be noted for clinical evaluation, Plaque sample will be collected for bacterial evaluation. Patient will be recalled on 30thday and 45th day where gingival index, plaque index will be recorded, plaque sample will be taken for bacterial count, a questionnaire form will be given to the patient to evaluate his perception on usage of these products.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Closed to Recruitment of Participants
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria
  • 1.Age range of 18-25 years.
  • 2.Willingness to participate in the study 3.Mild gingivitis 4.Patients with Pre adjusted edgewise stainless steel brackets.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Antibiotic therapy in last month .
  • Medical problems .
  • Pregnancy and lactation .
  • Moderate or severe gingivitis/ periodontitis .
  • Using any mouth rinse in last month.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
1. anti bacterial efficacy of mouthwash and dentifrice,1. anti bacterial efficacy of mouthwash and dentifrice T0-15thday, T1-30th day, T2- 45thday | 2. Periodontal index T0-15thday, T1-30th day, T2- 45thday | 3. Gingival index T0-15thday, T1-30th day, T2- 45thday
2. Periodontal index1. anti bacterial efficacy of mouthwash and dentifrice T0-15thday, T1-30th day, T2- 45thday | 2. Periodontal index T0-15thday, T1-30th day, T2- 45thday | 3. Gingival index T0-15thday, T1-30th day, T2- 45thday
3. Gingival index1. anti bacterial efficacy of mouthwash and dentifrice T0-15thday, T1-30th day, T2- 45thday | 2. Periodontal index T0-15thday, T1-30th day, T2- 45thday | 3. Gingival index T0-15thday, T1-30th day, T2- 45thday
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
patients perception by a questionnaireT1-30th day, T2-45th day

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Vishnu Dental College

🇮🇳

Godavari, ANDHRA PRADESH, India

Vishnu Dental College
🇮🇳Godavari, ANDHRA PRADESH, India
Bhogi Akhil Kumar
Principal investigator
9666555456
akhilkumar.bhogi@vdc.edu.in

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