None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Chlorhexidine Gluconate toothpaste: Chlorhexidine Gluconate solution containing 0.004% w/w will be applied pea size twice a day for a period of 1 month
Control Intervention1: Colgate To
Sponsors
Dr Deeksha S Innanje
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) Healthy patients (both genders) in the group of 14 to 25 years. (2) Patients requiring fixed orthodontic treatment (MBT, 0.022â?? in slot; 3M Unitek,Monrovia,Calif). (3) Patients with good general health (no significant medical history or drug use in the last month). (4) Patients with permanent dentition. (5) Patients without any periodontal diseases.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Patients on systemic consumption of antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications taken during the period of the study. (2) Patients with systemic diseases such as hormonal imbalances and bone diseases. (3) Patients with periodontal diseases. (4) Patients with carious or infiltrated restorations. (5) Patients with fractured teeth or presence of erosion.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Streptococcus mutans countTimepoint: samples will be collected on the day of allocation of toothpaste group and next sample will be taken after a month | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| PlaqueTimepoint: samples will be collected on the day of allocation of toothpaste group and next sample will be taken after a month | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Shrinivas M Basavaraddi
SDM college of Dental Sciences and Hospital
Outcome results
None listed