The anti-bacterial effect on streptococcus mutans of chitosan mouth rinse

The anti-bacterial effect on streptococcus mutans of chitosan mouth rinse in patients wearing orthodontic removable appliance

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20190410043228N2

Enrollment

Registered

2021-02-08

Start date

2020-07-05

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-02-22

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Conditions

The anti-bacterial effect on streptococcus mutans of chitosan mouth rinse. Other streptococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Patients will learn oral hygiene instructions including brushing (modified Bass) and flossing the teeth. All patients were given time schedule for one month, in whi

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

9 Years to 18 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: wearing removable orthodontics appliance without expansion screw patients from 9 to 18 years old

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: active caries and periodontal disease Suffering from a systemic disease antibiotic consumption in the last three months past fixed orthodontics or any kind of dental treatment during clinical study

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Counting of streptococcus mutans colonies. Timepoint: Before intervention, 1 month later. Method of measurement: using the digital colony counter.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMojan Madani

Arak University of Medical Sciences

mojan.madani@hotmail.com+98 86 3417 3526

Outcome results

None listed

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