None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Patients with good general and oral health - Patients with no prior orthodontic treatment in last 24 months
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Smokers or tobacco users - Patients with active periodontal disease at the time of enrollment - Patients with systemic diseases such as diabetes, autoimmune diseases, or chronic inflammatory conditions. - Patients taking antioxidant supplements, multivitamins, or medications that could affect oxidative stress levels within the past 6 weeks. - Patients undergoing concurrent dental treatments that may influence salivary biomarkers (e.g., periodontal therapy, restorative treatments).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To evaluate and compare the impact of antioxidant supplements on oxidative stress levels in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic therapy, using salivary biomarkersTimepoint: T1: Before starting the fixed orthodontic therapy. T2: One-month follow-up. T3: Three-month follow-up. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To determine the temporal changes in oxidative stress levels (at baseline, 1 month, and 3 months) in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic therapyTimepoint: T1: Before starting the fixed orthodontic therapy. T2: One-month follow-up. T3: Three-month follow-up. ;1. To assess the oxidative stress generated in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment.Timepoint: T1: Before starting the fixed orthodontic therapy. T2: One-month follow-up. T3: Three-month follow-up. ;3. To compare the levels of oxidative stress in patients receiving fixed orthodontic therapy with and without antioxidant supplementation.Timepoint: T1: Before starting the fixed orthodontic therapy. T2: One-month follow-up. T3: Three-month follow-up. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore