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The Effect of Probiotic Mouthrinse in Fixed Orthodontics Patients

Phase 3
Conditions
The amount of Streptococcus mutans in the dental plaque around the orthodontic brackets of the 6 maxillary anterior teeth.
Dental caries, unspecified
Registration Number
IRCT20180901040922N1
Lead Sponsor
Sari University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Complete
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
48
Inclusion Criteria

Systemic Health
The Habit of Brushing Twice a Day
Permanent Dentition
The Presence of Orthodontic Fixed Appliances on At least Eight Maxillary Anterior Teeth
Pass At least Three Months From the Onset of Orthodontic Treatment

Exclusion Criteria

Use of Systemic and Topical Antibiotics as well as any Anti-inflammatory Drug Within Four Weeks Before the Start of the Study
The History of Fluoride Therapy Four Weeks Before the Start of the Study
Consumption of any Probiotic Product and Xylitol Gum From Four Weeks Before the Start of the Study and During the Study
The Presence of Active Lesion of Decay and Periodental disease
Smoking
Sensitivity to Probiotic, Sodium Fluoride and Placebo Mouthrinses
Infectious Diseases

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The amount of Streptococcus mutans in dental plaque. Timepoint: Plaque Sampling Before Intervention and Two Weeks After Using Mouthrinse. Method of measurement: The Number of Colonies grown on selective Culture Media.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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