Health Condition 1: K056- Periodontal disease, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Bromelain mouthwash: Patients will be given bromelain mouthwash, and will be told to properly rinse for 30 to 60 seconds using a predetermined volume of 10 to 15 ml. Assessment will be
Sponsors
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Patients aged 11 - 18 years undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment. 2. Patients with baseline Plaque Index indicating presence of dental plaque. 3. Patients willing to participate and provide written informed consent (and parental consent for minors). 4. Patients who have been wearing fixed orthodontic appliances for at least 1 month. 5. Patients who agree to comply with study instructions and follow-up schedule
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Patient having dental fluorosis/ dysplasia of the teeth. 2. Patient who have syndromes or other abnormalities of the craniofacial complex. 3. Subjects smoking or using other tobacco products. 4. Taking antibiotics during the last 2 months, use of chlorhexidine or another mouthwash in the last 3 weeks. 5. Patients allergic to pineapple, latex or any other plant. 6. Patients undergoing any surgery. 7. Patients taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet agents
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Bromelain mouthwash with oral hygiene instructions will demonstrate a similar significant reduction in plaque accumulation and gingival inflammation over Chlorhexidine group during study period.Timepoint: Assessment will be done at 2 weeks and 4 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NILTimepoint: NIL | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Punit Fulzele
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research
Outcome results
None listed