Title: Comparison of Anti-plaque Efficacy of Natural Honey With Chlorhexidine Mouthwash: A Randomized Controlled Trial

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2021-01-21
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

The rationale of our study is to compare the efficacy of natural honey base preparation with other commercially available mouthwashes i.e chlorhexidine base in prevention of dental plaque formation as honey is readily available and cost effective and organic in nature. This study will help to provide the data of our community and positive result may provide a new method of oral hygiene maintenance with fewer side effects. We will be able to deliver the best anti-plaque agent.

• Phase: Phase 1
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Liaquat National Hospital & Medical College
• Collaborator: Liaquat College of Medicine and Dentostry
• Treatments: Chlorhexidine; Chlorhexidine gluconate

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Individual aged between 18-25

2. Retained 28 number of teeth excluding wisdom teeth

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Individual with medical illness affecting oral cavity like diabetes, sjögren syndrome, crohn disease etc

2. Multiple extraction , overhang restoration, wearing any appliance

3. Periodontal problem with pocket depth more than 3mm

4. Current or recent history of antibiotic consumption

5. Noncompliance that is unable to maintain their hygiene.

6. Pan, Betel quid and any other oral habit will not be included in study