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Probiotic Vs Zinc Chlorhexidine Zn/CHX Mouthwashes in Control Halitosis and Plaque in Fixed Orthodontic Patients
Sponsor: Sara M Almshhadany
Summary
This study aims to determine the effect of probiotics and Zn/CHx mouthwashes on plaque accumulation and halitosis in fixed orthodontic patients.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 30 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2025-12-31
Completion Date
2026-09-30
Last Updated
2026-07-09
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Probiotic (L. brevis CD2 lozenges)
Probiotic :composed of powerful strain of s.salivarius that preserve innate immune system of the main entry point of the body by taken on a regular basis and establish colonization of the throat and mouth which provide clinical care and support of nose, ear, mouth and throat health and provide fresh breath.
Zinc chlorhexidine mouth wash
Zinc chlorhexidine mouth wash (Zn/CHX) composed of CHX concentrated 0.025% with Zinc acetate 0.3 %, the low concentration of CHX to maintain optimal efficacy with lower incidence of side effects. Zn /CHX was chosen as the active control due to the fact the mixture of Zn salts with low concentration of CHX have shown superior and sustained intra-oral efficacy in managing intra oral halitosis in randomized clinical tria
Locations (1)
College of Dentistry
Baghdad, Alkargh, Iraq