The efficacy of nanoparticles coating on orthodontic brackets in reducing new dental caries formation in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment.

Evaluation of the effect of zinc oxide and copper oxide nano particles coating of orthodontic brackets on Streptococcus mutans count - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2023/12/060906

Enrollment

Registered

2023-12-28

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-07-22

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K089- Disorder of teeth and supporting structures, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: copper oxide nano particles coated orthodontic bracket: copper oxide nano particles coated premolar brackets will be bonded to the premolars in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic tre

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patient undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment Give consent to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: high caries index Periodontal disease systemic disorder Antibiotic therapy within 3 months before commencement of study or during th study period

Design outcomes

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Bracket failure rateTimepoint: 24 hrs , 7days , 30 days , 60 days	—

Primary

Measure	Time frame
streptococcus count in the dental plaque around the orthodontic bracketsTimepoint: at 24 hrs , 7 days , 30 days , 60 days	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public Contactsangeetha duraisamy

SRM Dental College

nirmalaa@srmist.edu.in09444280636

Outcome results

None listed

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