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Influence of Green Tea on the Prevention of Caries in Adolescents

Comparative study on the effect of oral mucosal tea and green tea gel on Streptococcus mutans and lactobacilli saliva in adolescents aged 12 to 18 years

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2017090135652N2
Enrollment
30
Registered
2017-09-25
Start date
2017-05-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

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Conditions

dental caries. K00-K14

Interventions

Mouthwash and gel use.
Prevention
Mouthwash and gel use

Sponsors

Vice chancellor for research , Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
12 Years to 18 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adolescents aged 12 to 18 years who have signed the informed consent form and are considered systemically healthy by the individual and his or her parents. Do not eat xylitol chemically at least three weeks before and do not use during the study. They also received no systemic antibiotics and topical fluoride therapy for 4 weeks or more. Oral hygiene is good and brushing twice a day. Active dental caries (which have cavities and are symptomatic and have pain) and do not have periodontal disease and gingivitis. Exit criteria: Children who received systemic antibiotics and topical fluoride therapy 4 weeks ago, those with systemic disease, the presence of cavity caries or active and untreated periodontal disease, the presence of an orthodontic brace or fixed or movable prosthesis

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Streptococcus mutans and lactobacillus. Timepoint: Before intervention. Method of measurement: microbiology and withculicativating bacteria.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Decrease or elimination of streptococcus mutans and lactobacillus. Timepoint: two weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: microbiology and with cultivating bacteria.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr.Maryam Haji ahmadi

Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

maryam_hajahmadi@dnt.mui.ac.irl.sarrami.18@gmail.com+98 31 3624 2155

Outcome results

None listed

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