Prevention of caries in patients wearing a thermoplastic retainer Oral Health Dental caries
Conditions
Interventions
Current intervention as of 23/02/2022:
This trial is a randomized controlled trial with three parallel arms. Patients will be randomly allocated to either group A (tap water), group B (toothpaste), or
Sponsors
Universiti Teknologi MARA
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients fitted with thermoplastic retainer 2. Over 18 years old 3. Caries free 4. Healthy periodontal status
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Pregnant 2. Patients on medication 3. Smokers 4. Patients with systematic disease 5. Prosthetic tooth in retainer
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Current primary outcome measure as of 23/02/2022: Bacterial count of Mutans Streptococci (MS) measured using colony counting method at retainer fit, 6, and 12 months post retainer fit Previous primary outcome measure: Bacterial count of Mutans Streptococci (MS) measured using colony counting method at retainer fit, 3 months and 6 months post retainer fit | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Current secondary outcome measures as of 23/02/2022: 1. Saliva parameters (hydration, viscosity, pH and quantity) during retention measured using time and visual assessment of the transparency, volume and pH test strip indicator at retainer fit, 6, and 12 months post retainer fit 2. Patient-reported outcome measured using assessment form at 6 and 12 months post retainer fit Previous secondary outcome measures: 1. Saliva parameters (hydration, viscosity, pH and quantity) during retention measured using time and visual assessment of the transparency, volume and pH test strip indicator at retainer fit, 3 months and 6 months post retainer fit 2. Patient-reported outcome measured using assessment form at 3 months and 6 months post retainer fit | — |
Countries
Malaysia
Contacts
Public ContactIman Azmuddin
Outcome results
None listed