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The effect of kefir on Streptococcus mutans

comparing the effect of kefir drink mouthwash with chlorhexidine on the growth of Streptococcus mutans in orthodontic patients

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20200905048620N1
Enrollment
30
Registered
2023-05-23
Start date
2023-06-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-05-29

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

sterptococcu mutans. -

Interventions

Sampling of patients will be done in three times, the first time at least 2 months after banding bracket from the surroundingThe brackets of the canine teeth and upper left premolar are done and the r

Sponsors

Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
15 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients who have appropriate cooperation Patients without periodontitis and severe gingivitis and active periodontal diseases After entering the study, patients are asked not to use products containing probiotics during the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients who have used antibiotics and mouthwash for 10 consecutive days in the last 3 months. They are allergic to mouthwash They have weak cooperation People who use corticosteroids and cigarettes are also included in this category

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Streptococcus mutans rate. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study after using mouthwash and 20 days later after repeated use. Method of measurement: Measure the amount of the colony.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactLeila Jabbareh

Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

l.jabbareh@mazums.ac.ir+98 11 3325 4135

Outcome results

None listed

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