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Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been seen as the predominant way of treating disease in China over three thousand years. Certain TCM have scientifically proved to have anti-bacterial property. Patients having orthodontic treatment have higher risks of caries and gum diseases. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the use of TCM Mouthrinses in addition to toothbrushing and flossing has an added benefit for orthodontic patients in maintaining proper oral health.


Clinical Trial Description

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) mouthrinse on gingival health and microbial profiles in orthodontic patients. This six-month randomized, single-blinded, parallel controlled clinical trial consists of 90 patients with fixed appliance treatment. The subjects were allocated to (1) negative-control group: oral hygiene instruction (OHI) alone; (2) positive-control group: OHI plus an EO mouthrinse (Listerine®)(3) test group: OHI plus the TCM mouthrinse (5% Fructus mume extract). Clinical examinations included Plaque Index (PI), Bleeding Index (BI) and Modified Gingival Index (MGI). Salivary microbial quantifications included total aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, Streptococci and Lactobacilli counts. Clinical and microbiological examinations were conducted at baseline, 3 and 6 months (T1, T2 and T3). ;


Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Investigator), Primary Purpose: Treatment


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NCT number NCT01637948
Study type Interventional
Source The University of Hong Kong
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Status Completed
Phase Phase 1
Start date October 2010
Completion date January 2012

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