Comparison of the Effectiveness of Miswak and Manual Toothbrush in Removing Dental Plaque in Fixed Orthodontic Patients
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Conditions studied: Dental Plaque, Orthodontic Patients
In brief
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 with a manual toothbrush?
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07619014
- Run by
- Al-Hawash Private University
- People needed
- 90
- Starts
- 2026-05-01
- Expected to finish
- 2026-08-30
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-06-03
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 30. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- 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.
You may not qualify if…
- Presence of advanced or aggressive periodontal diseases.
- Current smokers.
- Use of antimicrobial or antibacterial mouthwashes within 24 hours prior to the study session.
- Systemic antibiotic intake within the past 2 weeks preceding the experiment.
- Any physical or motor disability that could hinder the patient's capacity to perform proper tooth brushing.
Where it is running
- Al-Hawash Private University, Faculty of Dentistry — Homs, Syria (enrolling)
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