None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Probiotic mouthwash and Aloe vera mouthwash: Probiotic mouthwash (Biovencer Healthcare Private Limited),Dr Organic Aloe Vera mouthwash (Dr Organic Ltd). Duration is 1 month. Frequency o
Sponsors
Dr Biju Sebastian
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Orthodontic treatment with straight wire appliance with metallic brackets 2. Permanent teeth with full set of anterior teeth 3. No relevant medical history 4. No anti-inflammatory or antibiotic medications taken in the mouth before and during the study 5. No chewing gum used during the study 6. Patients using non-fluoridated tooth paste 7. Age between 12 and 35 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Mixed dentition 2. Previous history of orthodontic treatment 3. Tooth with developmental anomalies and fluorosis 4. Pregnancy, lactation, diabetes 5. Patients with habit of smoking 6. Tendency of frequent vomiting 7. Composite restoration and prosthetic crown on anterior teeth 8. Patients above the age of 35 years
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in Streptococcus mutans count measured as cycles per plaque sample with RT PCRTimepoint: T0- Pre-intervention stage T1- Post-intervention stage | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NILTimepoint: NIL | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Biju Seabastian
Pushpagiri College of Dental Sciences
Outcome results
None listed