RecruitingACTRN12618001647224

Change in salivary pH under the effect of stainless steel versus elastomeric ligatures in selected group of orthodontic patients

Change in salivary pH under the effect of stainless steel versus elastomeric ligatures in selected group of orthodontic patients : A randomized clinical trial

Sponsor

University of Science and Technology

Enrollment

70 participants

Start Date

May 15, 2018

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Enamel demineralization due to drop in salivary pH during orthodontic treatment Gingivitis

Summary

would be Stainless steal better than Elastomeric ligature for oral hygiene maintenance, and help keep salivary pH at a more favorable level and therefore decrease chance for enamel demineralization during fixed orthodontic treatment ?

Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 15 YearssMax Age: 40 Yearss

Inclusion Criteria1

Orthodontic patients with fixed orthodontic appliance in both upper and lower archs

Exclusion Criteria5

orthodontic patients with Chronic medication : antibiotic or anti-inflammatory
orthodontic patients with Systemic diseases : diabetes mellitus, kidney diseases and respiratory infection.
Mouth breathing, xerostomia , hyposalivation
History of unusual dietary habits like highly acidic food or drink consumers .
Diagnosis of any Systemic diseases , mouth breathing , xerostomia and salivary gland hypofunction is dependent upon a careful and detailed history and thorough oral examination

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Interventions

Each participant (selected group of orthodontic patients) will received one of the orthodontic ligature materials either stainless steel or elastomeric ligatures for 3 months followup in four interva

Each participant (selected group of orthodontic patients) will received one of the orthodontic ligature materials either stainless steel or elastomeric ligatures for 3 months followup in four interval time points ( T0,T1,T2 and T3 ) to compare change in salivary pH tested using a pH meter. The research investigator will deliver the intervention in the orthodontic clinics of the University of Science and Technology Sana'a Yemen Orthodontic ligatures are auxiliary components of fixed orthodontic appliances that ensure secure connection between the archwire and the brackets ,Stainless steel and elastomeric are the common materials from which archwire ligatures are fabricated