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Effect of probiotic toothpaste on enamel mineralization and streptococcus mutans levels in cleft orthodontic patients

Comparative evaluation of probiotic toothpaste and chlorhexidine mouthwash on enamel mineralisation and salivary pH in cleft lip and palate patients- A clinical trial.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/04/065324
Enrollment
20
Registered
2024-04-05
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-04-29

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: Q188- Other specified congenital malformations of face and neck Health Condition 2: Q379- Unspecified cleft palate with unilateral cleft lip

Interventions

Intervention1: Probiotic toothpaste: Probiotic toothpaste to be used for brushing two times per day - morning and night for 1 month Control Intervention1: Fluoride Toothpaste: Fluoride toothpaste to b

Sponsors

Dr Dinesh M
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patient with non-syndromic cleft lip and palate. Patients with unilateral, bilateral cleft lip. Patients with isolated cleft palate. Patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. Patients of both genders within the age group of 10 yrs to 20 yrs. No history of previous orthodontic treatment.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Smokers/Individual with pan chewing habit. 2. Patient with extensive dental caries.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
In each group, the teeth will be evaluated for enamel mineralisationTimepoint: 0 weeks and 4 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NATimepoint: NA

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Dinesh M

Sri Ramachandra Dental college and Hospital

mailtosiva@yahoo.com9840025621

Outcome results

None listed

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