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Effect of Chlorhexidine Gel on Bacterial Count During Fixed Orthodontic Treatment

Primary Purpose

Orthodontic Appliance Complication, Dental Caries

Status
Unknown status
Phase
Phase 1
Locations
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Chlorhexidine gluconate
Sponsored by
King Abdulaziz University
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional prevention trial for Orthodontic Appliance Complication focused on measuring chlorhexidine gel, orthodontic brackets, orthodontic patients, bacterial count, friction

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 30 Years (Adult)All SexesAccepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients' age range from 18-30 years.
  • Fixed orthodontic treatment.
  • All the patients are at the end of leveling and alignment stage.
  • Initial bacterial count indicates high caries risk.
  • All patients will be given good oral hygiene instruction at the first visit.
  • The subjects had not taken antibiotics for at least 6 weeks before saliva sampling or during the experimental period.
  • All subjects used a fluoride dentifrice twice a day.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients' age more or less then the age range specified.
  • Removable orthodontic treatment.
  • Patients at early stages of leveling and alignment.
  • Initial bacterial count indicates low caries risk.
  • Subjects that have taken antibiotics for at least 6 weeks before saliva sampling.

Sites / Locations

    Arms of the Study

    Arm 1

    Arm Type

    Experimental

    Arm Label

    chlorhexidine gel

    Arm Description

    anti microbial agent that prevents the formation of plaque and reduces caries risk

    Outcomes

    Primary Outcome Measures

    mutants streptococcus count
    measures the change in bacterial count before and after application of the gel

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    friction
    measures static and dynamic friction in Newton

    Full Information

    First Posted
    November 20, 2013
    Last Updated
    November 27, 2013
    Sponsor
    King Abdulaziz University
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    1. Study Identification

    Unique Protocol Identification Number
    NCT02001311
    Brief Title
    Effect of Chlorhexidine Gel on Bacterial Count During Fixed Orthodontic Treatment
    Official Title
    Effect of Chlorhexidine Gel on Bacterial Count and Orthodontic Brackets During Fixed Orthodontic Treatment; In-vivo & In-vitro Study
    Study Type
    Interventional

    2. Study Status

    Record Verification Date
    November 2013
    Overall Recruitment Status
    Unknown status
    Study Start Date
    January 2014 (undefined)
    Primary Completion Date
    April 2014 (Anticipated)
    Study Completion Date
    June 2014 (Anticipated)

    3. Sponsor/Collaborators

    Responsible Party, by Official Title
    Principal Investigator
    Name of the Sponsor
    King Abdulaziz University

    4. Oversight

    Data Monitoring Committee
    Yes

    5. Study Description

    Brief Summary
    This study investigates the benefit of using chlorhexidine gel as an antimicrobial agent in orthodontic patient to reduce caries risk and the possible consequential effect of this use on the orthodontic brackets used for the treatment. The investigators hypothesis is that chlorhexidine gel use can reduce caries risk in orthodontic patients with out causing damage to the bonded ceramic or metal orthodontic brackets.

    6. Conditions and Keywords

    Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
    Orthodontic Appliance Complication, Dental Caries
    Keywords
    chlorhexidine gel, orthodontic brackets, orthodontic patients, bacterial count, friction

    7. Study Design

    Primary Purpose
    Prevention
    Study Phase
    Phase 1
    Interventional Study Model
    Single Group Assignment
    Masking
    None (Open Label)
    Allocation
    N/A
    Enrollment
    20 (Anticipated)

    8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

    Arm Title
    chlorhexidine gel
    Arm Type
    Experimental
    Arm Description
    anti microbial agent that prevents the formation of plaque and reduces caries risk
    Intervention Type
    Drug
    Intervention Name(s)
    Chlorhexidine gluconate
    Primary Outcome Measure Information:
    Title
    mutants streptococcus count
    Description
    measures the change in bacterial count before and after application of the gel
    Time Frame
    48 hours
    Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
    Title
    friction
    Description
    measures static and dynamic friction in Newton
    Time Frame
    2 minutes

    10. Eligibility

    Sex
    All
    Minimum Age & Unit of Time
    18 Years
    Maximum Age & Unit of Time
    30 Years
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers
    Eligibility Criteria
    Inclusion Criteria: Patients' age range from 18-30 years. Fixed orthodontic treatment. All the patients are at the end of leveling and alignment stage. Initial bacterial count indicates high caries risk. All patients will be given good oral hygiene instruction at the first visit. The subjects had not taken antibiotics for at least 6 weeks before saliva sampling or during the experimental period. All subjects used a fluoride dentifrice twice a day. Exclusion Criteria: Patients' age more or less then the age range specified. Removable orthodontic treatment. Patients at early stages of leveling and alignment. Initial bacterial count indicates low caries risk. Subjects that have taken antibiotics for at least 6 weeks before saliva sampling.
    Central Contact Person:
    First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
    Mona A Abbassy
    Phone
    0096658349507
    Email
    monaabbassy@gmail.com
    First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
    Ahmed S Bakry
    Phone
    00966593944171
    Email
    drahmedbakry@gmail.com
    Overall Study Officials:
    First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
    Samar M Al-Bazi
    Organizational Affiliation
    King Abdulaziz University
    Official's Role
    Principal Investigator

    12. IPD Sharing Statement

    Citations:
    PubMed Identifier
    27021538
    Citation
    Al-Bazi SM, Abbassy MA, Bakry AS, Merdad LA, Hassan AH. Effects of chlorhexidine (gel) application on bacterial levels and orthodontic brackets during orthodontic treatment. J Oral Sci. 2016;58(1):35-42. doi: 10.2334/josnusd.58.35.
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