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

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.

Timeline

Start

2025-08-01

Primary completion

2025-11-29

Completion

2025-12-30

Publications

• Background Dehghani M, Abtahi M, Hasanzadeh N, Farahzad Z, Noori M, Noori M. Effect of Propolis mouthwash on plaque and gingival indices over fixed orthodontic patients. J Clin Exp Dent. 2019 Mar 1;11(3):e244-e249. doi: 10.4317/jced.55026. eCollection 2019 Mar.
• Background Alavi S, Yaraghi N. The effect of fluoride varnish and chlorhexidine gel on white spots and gingival and plaque indices in fixed orthodontic patients: A placebo-controlled study. Dent Res J (Isfahan). 2018 Jul-Aug;15(4):276-282.
• Background Priya BM, Anitha V, Shanmugam M, Ashwath B, Sylva SD, Vigneshwari SK. Efficacy of chlorhexidine and green tea mouthwashes in the management of dental plaque-induced gingivitis: A comparative clinical study. Contemp Clin Dent. 2015 Oct-Dec;6(4):505-9. doi: 10.4103/0976-237X.169845.
• Background Zuttion GS, Juarez HAB, Lima BD, Assumpcao DP, Daneris AP, Tuchtenhagen IH, Casarin M, Muniz FWMG. Comparison of the anti-plaque and anti-gingivitis efficacy of Chlorhexidine and Malva mouthwashes: Randomized crossover clinical trial. J Dent. 2024 Nov;150:105313. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2024.105313. Epub 2024 Aug 22.
• Background Atassi F, Awartani F. Oral hygiene status among orthodontic patients. J Contemp Dent Pract. 2010 Jul 1;11(4):E025-32.

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