None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Chitosan-coated orthodontic brackets: Application of chitosan-coated stainless-steel orthodontic brackets on one side of the dental arch (either left or right, maxillary or mandibular),
Sponsors
Dr Abu Thwahir N
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1 Patients aged 12–25 years 2 Patients with good oral hygiene 3 Patients willing to participate and provide informed consent 4 No history of systemic diseases affecting oral health
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.History of enamel hypoplasia or dental fluorosis. 2.Use of antibiotics within three months prior to the study. 3.History of fluoride treatment within the past 6 months. 4.Presence of active caries or periodontal disease. 5.Allergies to chitosan or related materials. 6.QLF Value more than -5%
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Development and severity of white-spot lesions (WSLs) measured objectively by Quantitative Light-Induced Fluorescence (QLF)Timepoint: Baseline 3, 6, and 9 months post-treatment initiation | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NILTimepoint: NIL | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Shweta Bhat
Nair Hospital Dental College
Outcome results
None listed