Clinical Trial: Comparison of the Effectiveness of Miswak and Manual Toothbrush in Removing Dental Plaque in Fixed Orthodontic Patients
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition:
Dental Plaque
Orthodontic Patients
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Comparison of the Effectiveness of Miswak and Manual Toothbrush in Removing Dental Plaque in Fixed Orthodontic Patients: A Randomized Split-Mouth Clinical Trial
Brief Summary:
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?
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