To compare number of oral bacterial colonies and salivary pH in patients treated with removable orthodontic appliance to correct lower jaw deficiency

Comparison and evaluation of oral streptococcus mutans count and salivary pH in patients treated with removable twin block appliance - an in vivo study - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/01/061487

Enrollment

Registered

2024-01-15

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-22

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K088- Other specified disorders of teethand supporting structures

Interventions

Intervention1: Removable twin block: it is a type of functional appliance used to bring growth modulation of mandible in Angles class II malocclusion with retruded mandible cases by posturing the mand

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients who are prescribed functional orthodontic therapy using removable twin block appliance. Fewer than 5 decayed, missing, or filled teeth.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients treated with fixed orthodontics Patients having any systemic disease. Patients on any antimicrobial therapy in the past 3 months

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
salivary streptococcus mutans colony countTimepoint: At the delivery of appliance, one month and 6 months after the delivery of appliance.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
salivary phTimepoint: at the delivery of appliance, one month & 6 months after the delivery of appliance.	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactChirag Goel

Bapuji Dental College and Hospital

kiranortho77@gmail.com9886040122

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 27, 2026