Child, Dental Plaque, Saliva
Conditions
Keywords
Aqueous Propolis, Chewing gum
Brief summary
This study aims to investigate the changes in saliva and dental plaque pH after consuming sugar-free chewing gum containing 5% of aqueous propolis in children aged between 8-11 years. The studied sample will be divided into two groups: Group A (Control group) placebo chewing gum, and Group B (Experimental group) aqueous propolis chewing gum. All children will experience both types of chewing gum with an interval of 1 week between the two studied groups.
Detailed description
This study will evaluate saliva and dental plaque pH after consuming 10% sucrose solution and then each child will test each of the two types of gum (aqueous propolis 5% and placebo gum) so that the child himself is the control and tested sample together, according to the following order: * In the first visit: the pH of saliva and dental plaque will be measured (before giving the sucrose solution, while chewing one of the two types of gum, and after giving the sucrose solution). * In the second visit: after a week, the pH of saliva and dental plaque will be measured (before giving the sucrose solution, while chewing the other types of gum, and after giving the sucrose solution).)
Interventions
OTHEREffect of aqueous propolis gums in salivary and dental plaque pH in children
The child will be given a 10% sucrose solution, and the salivary pH will be measured before and after giving sucrose solution (Baseline) and then the child will be given aqueous propolis gum to chew for 15 minutes to stimulate salivation. The saliva pH will be measured by taking a sample of the patient's saliva (3ml) while chewing the gum in the mouth in a disposable container and then saliva pH will be measured. Dental plaque pH also will be measured before and after administration of a 10% sucrose solution (Baseline), and then 15 minutes after chewing aqueous propolis gum dental plaque will be collected using the plaque collection technique from the 6 buccal surfaces of teeth 16,21,26,36,41,46 using a sterile excavator. The sample will be mixed with 0.05 ml of distilled water until it dissolves and then dental plaque pH will be measured.
OTHEREffect of placebo gums in salivary and dental plaque pH in children
The child will be given a 10% sucrose solution, and the salivary pH will be measured before and after giving sucrose solution (Baseline) and then the child will be given placebo gum to chew for 15 minutes to stimulate salivation. The saliva pH will be measured by taking a sample of the patient's saliva (3ml) while chewing the gum in the mouth in a disposable container and then saliva pH will be measured. Dental plaque pH also will be measured before and after administration of a 10% sucrose solution (Baseline), and then 15 minutes after chewing placebo gum dental plaque will be collected using the plaque collection technique from the 6 buccal surfaces of teeth 16,21,26,36,41,46 using a sterile excavator. The sample will be mixed with 0.05 ml of distilled water until it dissolves and then dental plaque pH will be measured.
Sponsors
Damascus University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE (Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
8 Years to 11 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
1. Children have mixed occlusion. 2. Integrity of the buccal surfaces of the reference teeth (16, 21, 26, 36, 41, 46) from caries and developmental disorders 3. Children with DMFS ≥5 according to WHO guidelines and standards.
Exclusion criteria
1. Systematic or mental disorders 2. Medications that may affect the salivary flow rate or composition. 3. Allergy to natural sugar substitutes. 4. Children who wear fixed or removable orthodontic appliances. 5. Children who have the habit of daily use of sugar substitute products.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Saliva pH measurement | 5 minutes after chewing gum. | saliva pH will be measured by using saliva pH meter. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dental plaque pH measurement | 15 minutes after chewing gum. | Dental plaque will be Orion SA 720 pH/ISE Meter |
Countries
Syria
Outcome results
None listed