None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Group A Hetafu mouthwash
: Group A Participants were instructed to rinse with 10 15 ml of Hetafu mouthwash twice daily for 30 seconds for 1 weeks.
Control Intervention1: Group B Chlor
Sponsors
Lasarkaali pvt ltd
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients aged 12 30 years undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment. Patients with full-mouth fixed orthodontic appliances in both arches. Patients who have been undergoing fixed appliance therapy for a minimum of 3 months. Patients with good general health and no known systemic diseases affecting salivary secretion or pH. Patients with normal salivary flow rate. Patients with good oral hygiene and no active oral infections at the time of sample collection. Patients willing to use the allocated mouthwash according to the study protocol. Patients who provide written informed consent (and parental consent for minors).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with systemic diseases (e.g., diabetes, Sj gren s syndrome) or conditions affecting salivary flow or composition. Patients taking medications that alter salivary flow or pH (e.g., antidepressants, antihistamines). Patients with active dental caries, periodontal disease, or oral lesions. Patients using any mouthwash, probiotic, or fluoride rinse other than the study mouthwash during the study period. Patients with removable orthodontic appliances or aligners. Patients who have undergone professional oral prophylaxis within the previous 2 weeks. Patients with a history of allergy or sensitivity to any ingredient in the study mouthwashes. Patients who are uncooperative or unwilling to comply with study instructions.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome measure was the difference in salivary pH levels measured at baseline and after the intervention period among the three mouthwash groups.Timepoint: T0: Baseline T1: Immediately after first use (after 5 minutes) T2: After 1 week | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The secondary outcome was the comparison of salivary pH changes among the three mouthwash groups over time.Timepoint: T0: Baseline T1: Immediately after first use (after 5 minutes) T2: After 1 week | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Sruthi J
Adhiparasakthi Dental College and Hospital
Outcome results
None listed