The Effect of Mouthwash Containing Pomegranate Peel Extract and Chlorhexidine Mouthwash on Bleeding on Brushing
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
To evaluate the clinical effectiveness of mouthwash containing pomegranate peel extract and chlorhexidine mouthwash on bleeding on brushing and counting of streptococcus mutans among a group of Egyptian children with permanent dentition.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Detailed Description
To evaluate the clinical effectiveness of mouthwash containing pomegranate peel extract and chlorhexidine mouthwash on bleeding on brushing and counting of streptococcus mutans among a group of Egyptian children with permanent dentition.
PICO:
Population (P): Children with full permanent dentition. Intervention (I): Pomegranates peel extract. Comparator (C): Chlorhexidine.
Outcome(O):
Primary outcome: Bleeding on brushing, criteria:Asking patient, unit:Binary. Secondary outcome:Counting streptococcus mutans, criteria: Agar plate, unit: CFUs/mL
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Experimental: Pomegranate peel extract Pomegranate is antimicrobial, anti inflammatory and antioxidant |
Drug: Pomegranates peel extract
Pomegranate is antimicrobial
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Active Comparator: Chlorhexidine Chlorhexidine mouthwash is antiplaque treatment and effective against gingivitis |
Drug: Chlorhexidine
Chlorhexidine mouthwash is antiplaque agent
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Bleeding on brushing, Measurement: asking patient , Unit: Binary [2 weeks]
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Counting streptococcus mutans, Measurement: Agar plate, Unit: CFUs/mL [2 weeks]
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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children aged 12-15 years old.
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Cooperative children.
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Both genders.
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Medically free.
Exclusion Criteria:
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Children undergoing orthodontic treatment.
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Children using any other oral hygiene aid other than routine teeth brushing.
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Children with known history of allergy to any mouth rinse or drug.
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Parents unable to give informed consent.
Contacts and Locations
Locations
No locations specified.Sponsors and Collaborators
- Cairo University
Investigators
- Study Director: Salah El Behery, Professor, Cairo University
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Additional Information:
Publications
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