Controlled Clinical Trial of Traditional Chinese Medicine Mouthrinse
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2012-01-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
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.