CompletedNot Applicable

Antibacterial Effect of Moringa Mouthwash in Children With Mixed Dentition Wearing Orthodontic Appliances

Egypt60 participantsStarted 2025-07-28

Plain-language summary

This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the microbiological effectiveness of Moringa mouthwash in children with mixed dentition wearing removable orthodontic appliances. The study compares Moringa mouthwash with a control mouthwash in reducing oral microbial load and improving oral hygiene. Children will be followed for a specified period, and microbiological samples will be collected and analyzed to assess changes in bacterial levels

Who can participate

Age range8 Years – 12 Years

SexALL

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The inclusion criteria are : * Age from 8 to 12 years old. * Both sexes. * Children with mixed dentition wear removable orthodontic appliances. The exclusion criteria are : * Children suffering from systemic illness. * Children who are previously using mouthwashes. * Oral prophylaxis history within the previous six months. * Chronic periodontitis. * Presence of other prosthetic rehabilitations.

What they're measuring

Salivary Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus counts

Timeframe: Baseline, 1 week, 1 month after intervention

Change in Oral Microbial Count

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07536438

SponsorAl-Azhar University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-03-01

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