Caries,Dental, Caries Active
Conditions
Brief summary
The present study aims to evaluate and compare the effect of Zamzam water as mouthwashes in high caries-risk patients regarding: i. Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) count. ii. Oral pH. After 3 and 6 months interval.
Detailed description
The present study aims to evaluate and compare the effect of Zamzam water mouthwashes in high caries-risk patients regarding: i. Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) count. ii. Oral pH. all patients will be into two groups; The first group will use Zamzam water mouthwash for a six months with other preventive protocols including fissure sealants and preventive restorations wherever needed, while the second group will undergo preventive protocols only. During these six months, patients will be reassessed at three and six-month intervals regarding S. mutans count, oral pH, and caries risk level.
Interventions
Zamzam water
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Male or female participants aged between 18-35 years. * Systemically- free individuals. * High caries-risk patients according to ADA (American Dental Association). * Not on a medication interfering with salivary secretion. * Co-operative patients approved to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
* Patients who are already on any mouthwash regime. * Patients who are on any medication that would alter the salivary secretion. * Allergy to any of the ingredients of the study products.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| caries risk level | 3 months and 6 months | According to ADA |
| Streptomutans count | 3 months and 6 months | measurements of Colony forming unit (CFU) will be performed using blood agar and mitis salivarius-bacitracin agar (MSBA). |
| Salivary PH level | 3 months and 6 months | using pH meter |
Countries
Egypt