Prevalence of Streptococcus mutans bacteria in saliva before and after using mouthwash.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group: In this study, the children of the intervention groups are divided into two groups. One group of participants receives 0.2% chlorhexidine mouthwash and another group receives green
Sponsors
Sanandaj University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
6 Years to 12 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Ensuring the cooperation of participants At least one month has passed since using the removable orthodontic appliance Optimal oral hygiene of the participants Healthy gum and oral environment of participating children Not having systemic disease and cleft palate Not having a report of oral and dental chronic infections in the last year Not reporting any allergy to mouthwash Not having any disability that interferes with the patient's health control
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participants treated with steroidal and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs during the past three months Children treated with antiseptic, antibiotic, probiotic or prebiotic drugs during the last three months Non-cooperative participants with less than 8 hours of appliance use per day Rampant caries Use of mouthwash and fluoride therapy during the last month History of radiotherapy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Streptococcus mutans colony count. Timepoint: Before and 15 days after using mouthwash. Method of measurement: Counting bacterial colonies with a colony counter. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactRamyar Qaderzade
Sanandaj University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed