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The Effect of Enzyme-containing Mouth Spray on Oral Health Status and S.Mutans Levels in Paediatric Patients

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Gingivitis
Plaque Induced Gingivitis
Interventions
Procedure: Standard preventive advice+ enzymatic mouth sprays ( Oral7 mouth spray)
Procedure: Standard Preventive Advice + placebo mouth spray ( normal saline mouth spray )
Registration Number
NCT05576610
Lead Sponsor
Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia
Brief Summary

An interventional study was done on evaluating the Effect of Enzyme-containing Mouth Spray on Oral Health Status and S.Mutans levels in Paediatric Patients attending Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia ( HUSM ) , Kelantan. This study compared the gingivitis score , plaque score and saliva bacteria count between the patients receiving a standard preventive advice alongside with normal saline mouth spray and those receiving standard preventive advice alongside with an enzyme containing mouth spray .

Detailed Description

General Objective

To evaluate the effect of enzyme-containing mouth sprays on children's oral health compared to those receiving normal saline mouth spray with standard preventive advice after a 4-week follow-up.

Specific Objectives

1. To compare the mean plaque score in children using enzyme-containing mouth sprays with standard preventive advice compared to children receiving normal saline mouth spray with standard preventive advice after a 4-week follow-up.

2. To compare the mean gingivitis score in children using enzyme-containing mouth sprays with standard preventive advice compared to children receiving normal saline mouth spray with standard preventive advice after a 4-week follow-up.

3. To compare the mean saliva bacterial count in children using enzyme-containing mouth sprays with standard preventive advice compared to children receiving receiving normal saline mouth spray with standard preventive advice after a 4-week follow-up.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
52
Inclusion Criteria
  • Children of age group 4-7
Exclusion Criteria
  • Children with medical problems
  • Children with Special Needs
  • Uncooperative Children ( Level of Cooperation would be measured using Frankl's behavior scale)

Reviewer's comment : To list down Frankl's Classification and how we define uncooperative

As per AAPD 2022 , The Frankl behavior rating scale is a frequently used behavior rating systems in both clinical dentistry and research. This scale indicates observed child's behaviors into four categories (1; Definitely negative, 2; Negative, 3; Positive, 4; Definitely positive)

  1. _ _ Definitely negative. Refusal of treatment, forceful crying, fearfulness, or any other overt evidence of extreme negativism.
  2. _ Negative. Reluctance to accept treatment, uncooperative, some evidence of negative attitude but not pronounced (sullen, withdrawn).
    • Positive. Acceptance of treatmen, cautious behavior at times, willingness to comply with the dentist, at times with reservation, but patient follows the dentist's directions cooperatively.
  3. ++ Definitely positive. Good rapport with the dentist, interest in the dental procedures, laughter and enjoyment

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Enzyme containing mouth spray + Standard Preventive AdviceStandard preventive advice+ enzymatic mouth sprays ( Oral7 mouth spray)Usage of Oral7 mouth spray along side with the Standard Preventive Advice
Normal Saline mouth spray +Standard Preventive AdviceStandard Preventive Advice + placebo mouth spray ( normal saline mouth spray )Usage of normal saline containing mouth spray along side with the Standard Preventive Advice
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Plaque Score4 weeks

Was measured using the Silness-Loe Plaque Index 1964 from each patient before and after the intervention in both control and case study groups and the mean score and standard deviation was recorded in a table.

Scoring Criteria 0 No plaque

1. A film of plaque adhering to the free gingival margin and adjacent area of the tooth.

2. Moderate accumulation of deposits within the gingival pocket, on the gingival margin and/ or adjacent tooth surface.

3. Abundance of soft matter within the gingival pocket and/or on the tooth and gingival margin.

PIaque Score formula:

Total scores / No of teeth examined

Range of scores :

Excellent : 0 Good : 0.1-0.9 Fair: 1.0-1.9 Poor: 2.0-3.0

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Gingivitis Score4 weeks

Was measured using the Loe and Silness Gingival Index 1963 from each patient before and after the intervention in both control and case study groups and the mean score and standard deviation would be recorded in a table.

Scoring Criteria 0 No inflammation.

1. Mild inflammation, slight change in color, slight edema, no bleeding on probing.

2. Moderate inflammation, moderate glazing, redness, bleeding on probing.

3. Severe inflammation, marked redness and hypertrophy, ulceration, tendency to spontaneous bleeding.

Gingivitis score for the individual would be calculated using a formula as follows :

Sum of indices of teeth / no of teeth examined

These scores was then classified into either a Mild , Moderate or Severe form of Gingivitis as follows :

Mild gingivitis : 0.1-1.0 Moderate gingivitis : 1.1-2.0 Severe gingivitis : 2.1-3.0

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia

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Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia

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