Comparison of the Effectiveness of Miswak and Manual Toothbrush in Removing Dental Plaque in Fixed Orthodontic Patients
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Dental Plaque
Orthodontic Patients
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 30
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Participants needed
- 90 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Al-Hawash Private University · Other
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About This Trial
This study compares the immediate plaque removal efficacy of the natural Miswak versus a traditional manual toothbrush using the Modified Bass technique among orthodontic patients. The main question it aims to answer is: Are there statistically significant differences in the post-brushing plaque index reduction between the dental arch side cleaned with Miswak and the contralateral side cleaned wit…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients aged between 18 and 30 years old.
* Presence of fixed orthodontic appliances (brackets and wires) on both upper and lower arches.
* Good general systemic health with the absence of any medical conditions that might affect oral health status.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pr…
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