The comparison of the effects of protact mouthwash with chlorhexidine on Streptococcus in orthodontic patients

The comparison of the effects of protact mouthwash with chlorhexidine on Streptococcus mutans attached to orthodontic elastic rings

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20170502033770N3

Enrollment

Registered

2023-06-20

Start date

2023-06-17

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-06-26

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Conditions

Dental caries and gingivitis caused by Streptococcus mutans bacterial plaques.

Interventions

Intervention 1: The intervention group will be given Protact mouthwash (Daneshgar Zolang Respina pharmaceutical company) and the patients will be required to use 5 ml of their mouthwash for 30 seconds

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

15 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients without periodontitis Patients with appropriate cooperation Patients with a minimum age of 15 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients using any antibiotics and mouthwash during the last three months for 10 consecutive days Patients taking corticosteroids Patients with mouthwash allergy

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The number of Streptococcus mutans bacteria. Timepoint: in three occasions, before consumption, immediately after consumption and after 20 consecutive days of consumption. Method of measurement: Separation and collection of elastic rings.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactHodis Ehsani

Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

hehsani@mazums.ac.ir+98 11 3325 4135

Outcome results

None listed

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