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Comparison of tooth discoloration and periodontal parameters after using chlorhexidine and Acop mouthwashes in fixed orthodontic patients

Comparison of tooth discoloration and periodontal parameters after using chlorhexidine and Acop mouthwashes in fixed orthodontic patients

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20240723062523N1
Enrollment
50
Registered
2025-07-10
Start date
2025-06-19
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-07-21

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Conditions

Gingivitis and periodontal diseases. Gingivitis and periodontal diseases

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: First intervention group: Chlorhexidine (CHX) 0.2% mouthwash, used twice a day for 30 days, 10 ml for 30 seconds each time. Intervention 2: Intervention group: The

Sponsors

Ghoum University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
10 Years to 30 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The patient is undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment, at least 3 months have passed since the beginning of the treatment The brackets are placed with Adhesive Light Cure Patients are caries free Patients have not used any mouthwash in the last 3 months Placement of brackets should be correct and standard Consumption of tea, coffee and cocoa milk should be between 1 and 3 cups per day

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: People with systemic problems such as diabetes, hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism and cancer Presence of dental problems such as fluorosis Pregnancy Habit of smoking Poor dental hygiene during the study period History of periodontal treatment up to 3 months before the start of the study History of using drugs that cause tooth discoloration

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Plaque Index (PI) based on Loe and Silness criteria. Timepoint: The beginning of the study (t0), 15 days (t1) and 30 days (t2) after the start of the study. Method of measurement: Clinical examination and scoring based on the Loe and Silness criteria.;Gingival Index (GI) based on Loe and Silness criteria. Timepoint: The beginning of the study (t0), 15 days (t1) and 30 days (t2) after the start of the study. Method of measurement: Clinical examination and scoring based on the Loe and Silness criteria.;Probing depth (PD). Timepoint: The beginning of the study (t0), 15 days (t1) and 30 days (t2) after the start of the study. Method of measurement: Periodontal probe.;Bleeding on Probing (BOP) based on Loe and Silness criteria. Timepoint: The beginning of the study (t0), 15 days (t1) and 30 days (t2) after the start of the study. Method of measurement: Clinical examination and scoring based on the Loe and Silness criteria.;Staining. Timepoint: The beginning of the study (t0), 15 days (t1) and 30 days (t2) after the start of the study. Method of measurement: Clinical examination and scoring based on Loben technique.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactNasim Rasouli

Ghoum University of Medical Sciences

nasimrasooli74@gmail.com+98 21 4494 2916

Outcome results

None listed

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