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Which rinse or paste keeps braces gums healthier? trial puts two everyday products head to head

NCT ID NCT07814898

Disease control Sponsor: University of Science and Technology, Yemen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 11, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Summary

Braces make it harder to clean teeth, which can lead to swollen, bleeding gums. Researchers are comparing two common oral care routines in 60 adults aged 18 to 35 who wear fixed braces. One group brushes with triclosan toothpaste, another brushes and rinses with chlorhexidine mouthwash, and a third brushes with regular fluoride toothpaste. Over three months, the team tracks gum inflammation and plaque buildup to see which approach keeps gums healthiest.

What this could mean

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Active substance
triclosan toothpaste and chlorhexidine mouthwash
What this could lead to
If one routine works better, orthodontic patients could get a simpler way to keep their gums healthy while wearing braces.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study of 60 people, so the results may not apply to everyone with braces. Both products are already widely used, and any difference between them may turn out to be minor.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 4

Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.

Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2026

Finished

Aug 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 35 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient age 18-35 years old. * Interested, cooperative fixed orthodontic patients who are aware of the importance of using toothpastes and mouthwash during orthodontic treatment. * Patients who have good oral hygiene during orthodontic treatment. * Medically fit patients who are not using any medical treatment that may affect periodontal health such as (antibiotic, phenytoin). * Class I, II, III malocclusion with mild to moderate crowding. Exclusion Criteria: * \- Patients with systemic disease affecting periodontal health such as (lichen planus, pemphigus) * Smoker patients. * Chewing qat patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gingivitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Gingival inflammation

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Dentistry

    Sanaa, Sana'a City, Yemen

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