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Probiotic-Based Versus Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate-Containing Mouthwashes on Streptococcus Mutans Counts, Dental Plaque Accumulation, and Salivary pH in a Group of Egyptian School Children

Egypt66 participantsStarted 2025-08-15

Plain-language summary

This study aims to compare the efficacy of probiotic-based mouthwashes versus ethyl lauroyl arginate-containing mouthwashes in reducing Streptococcus mutans count, dental plaque accumulation, and salivary pH among a group of Egyptian schoolchildren.

Who can participate

Age range6 Years – 12 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy Egyptian schoolchildren aged 6-12 years. * Good general health. * Mild to moderate dental plaque accumulation. * Parental/caregiver willingness to provide consent Exclusion Criteria: * Antibiotic or antimicrobial use within the last month. * Allergies to the mouthwash components. * Systemic diseases affecting oral health. * Orthodontic appliances or extensive dental restorations.

What they're measuring

S. mutans count

Timeframe: 28 days post-intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07356869

SponsorAl-Azhar University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-09-01

Contact for this trial

Mohamed O Abdelrazik, MBBCH

00201017005990 mohamedghitany96@gmail.com

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