Effect of Chlorhexidine Gel on Bacterial Count During Fixed Orthodontic Treatment
Status:
Unknown status
Trial end date:
2014-06-01
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Summary
This study investigates the benefit of using chlorhexidine gel as an antimicrobial agent in
orthodontic patient to reduce caries risk and the possible consequential effect of this use
on the orthodontic brackets used for the treatment.
The investigators hypothesis is that chlorhexidine gel use can reduce caries risk in
orthodontic patients with out causing damage to the bonded ceramic or metal orthodontic
brackets.