Testing efficacy of mouthwash containing antioxidant and essential oil in preventing gum problems in people with braces.

Evaluating the effects of antioxidant and essential oil containing mouthwash on prevention of gingival diseases in patients during fixed orthodontic treatment - A double-blinded randomized control trial - Nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/02/062508

Enrollment

Registered

2024-02-12

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-02-03

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K050- Acute gingivitis Health Condition 2: K089- Disorder of teeth and supporting structures, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Purexa mouthwash: Purexa Mouthwash contains: Antioxidant - Coenzyme Q10 and Hyaluronic acid Essential oils- tea tree oil,aloe vera and myrrh Control Intervention1: Placebo mouthwash:

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Patients in the age group of 12 to 28 years. 2.Patient with erupted permanent teeth (incisors, canines, premolars and at least first molar). 3.Patient with good general health. 4.Patient undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment with brackets on their teeth. 5.Patients voluntarily involving in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Patient with syndromes or systemic diseases 2.Patients in pregnancy. 3.Patients with active caries. 4.Patients with multiple prosthesis. 5.Patients with Periodontally compromised teeth. 6.Patients with allergy to any ingredients in the mouthrinse.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To measure gingival index and plaque index on patients using the antioxidant and essential oil mouthwash during fixed orthodontic treatment for 90 days.Timepoint: 3 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To compare the primary outcomes of gingival index and plaque index on using the antioxidant and essential oil mouthwash with the placebo-control group during fixed orthodontic treatment.Timepoint: 3 months	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Swathilekshmi Nair

Maharashtra Institute of Dental Science and Research Centre Latur

nairswathi886@gmail.com9503260886

Outcome results

None listed

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