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Comparison Of Clinical Effects Of Listerine And Chlorhexidine Mouth Wash In Patients Undergoing Fixed Orthodontic Treatment

Pakistan60 participantsStarted 2025-08-01

Plain-language summary

This randomized clinical trial aims to compare the effectiveness of Listerine and Chlorhexidine mouthwashes in improving periodontal health in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment. Gingival Index and Plaque Index will be assessed at baseline, 2 weeks, and 4 weeks.

Who can participate

Age range13 Years – 40 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 13-40 years * Permanent dentition (including first molars) * Willing to undergo orthodontic treatment and follow instructions Exclusion Criteria: * Systemic illness (e.g., diabetes, heart disease, hepatitis) * Pregnant/lactating females * Tobacco use * History of allergies to mouthwash/toothpaste * Use of mouthwash in past 3 months * Abnormal oral morphology or parafunctional habits

What they're measuring

Gingival Index (GI)

Timeframe: baseline, 2 weeks, and 4 weeks , 8 week

Plaque Index (PI)

Timeframe: baseline, 2 weeks, and 4 weeks , 8 week

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07119840

SponsorKhyber Medical University Peshawar

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-11-29

Contact for this trial

Fazli Rabi, MPH*

+92 307 5663219 fazlirabi804@gmail.com

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