CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of 5% Aqueous Propolis in Salivary and Dental Plaque pH in Children

Syria30 participantsStarted 2022-12-16

Plain-language 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.

Who can participate

Age range8 Years – 11 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Children have mixed occlusion.
✓. Integrity of the buccal surfaces of the reference teeth (16, 21, 26, 36, 41, 46) from caries and developmental disorders
✓. Children with DMFS ≥5 according to WHO guidelines and standards.

Exclusion criteria

✕. Systematic or mental disorders
✕. Medications that may affect the salivary flow rate or composition.
✕. Allergy to natural sugar substitutes.
✕. Children who wear fixed or removable orthodontic appliances.
✕. Children who have the habit of daily use of sugar substitute products.

What they're measuring

Saliva pH measurement

Timeframe: 5 minutes after chewing gum.

Saliva pH measurement

Timeframe: 10 minutes after chewing gum.

Saliva pH measurement

Timeframe: 15 minutes after chewing gum.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05793099

SponsorDamascus University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-05-28

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