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Comparing the bacterial efficacy of zinc oxide nanoparticle coated vs uncoated modules

Antibacterial efficacy of zinc oxide nanoparticle coated elastomeric modules- A Randomized Clinical trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2023/11/060313
Enrollment
32
Registered
2023-11-29
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-12-19

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Nanoparticle coated elastomeric modules: Orthodontic modules will be coated with zinc oxide nanoparticle through Radio Frequency magnetron sputtering method which will be evaluated end

Sponsors

Dr. Hemashree J
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients undergoing orthodontic treatment Non- extraction fixed appliance cases Patients with good OHI. Patients not taking medication Patients with no relevant medical history. Patients with permanent dentition with full complement of teeth Patients with good gingival and periodontal health

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with poor oral hygiene Patients with extensive dental caries Patients with no history of illness or allergies. Patients with periodontitis and bone loss.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To evaluate streptococcus mutans concentration in plaque using real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and white spot lesion formationTimepoint: End of 3 months and end of one year—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NilTimepoint: nil—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sridevi Padmanabhan

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research

sridevipadu@gmail.com9600077428

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026