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NCT Number: NCT05576610

The Effect of Enzyme-containing Mouth Spray on Oral Health Status and S.Mutans Levels in Paediatric Patients

An interventional study was done on evaluating the Effect of Enzyme-containing Mouth Spray on Oral Health Status and S.Mutans levels in Paediatric Patients attending Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia ( HUSM ) , Kelantan. This study compared the gingivitis score , plaque score and saliva bacteria count between the patients receiving a standard preventive advice alongside with normal saline mouth spray and those receiving standard preventive advice alongside with an enzyme containing mouth spray .

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Key information

Conditions

Gingivitis Gingival Diseases Infections Mouth Diseases Periodontal Diseases Plaque Induced Gingivitis Stomatognathic Diseases

Age range

4 year–7 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia

Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, 16150, Malaysia

About this study

General Objective

To evaluate the effect of enzyme-containing mouth sprays on children's oral health compared to those receiving normal saline mouth spray with standard preventive advice after a 4-week follow-up.

Specific Objectives

  • To compare the mean plaque score in children using enzyme-containing mouth sprays with standard preventive advice compared to children receiving normal saline mouth spray with standard preventive advice after a 4-week follow-up.
  • To compare the mean gingivitis score in children using enzyme-containing mouth sprays with standard preventive advice compared to children receiving normal saline mouth spray with standard preventive advice after a 4-week follow-up.
  • To compare the mean saliva bacterial count in children using enzyme-containing mouth sprays with standard preventive advice compared to children receiving receiving normal saline mouth spray with standard preventive advice after a 4-week follow-up.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Children of age group 4-7

Exclusion criteria

  • Children with medical problems
  • Children with Special Needs
  • Uncooperative Children ( Level of Cooperation would be measured using Frankl's behavior scale)

Reviewer's comment : To list down Frankl's Classification and how we define uncooperative

As per AAPD 2022 , The Frankl behavior rating scale is a frequently used behavior rating systems in both clinical dentistry and research. This scale indicates observed child's behaviors into four categories (1; Definitely negative, 2; Negative, 3; Positive, 4; Definitely positive)

  • _ _ Definitely negative. Refusal of treatment, forceful crying, fearfulness, or any other overt evidence of extreme negativism.
  • _ Negative. Reluctance to accept treatment, uncooperative, some evidence of negative attitude but not pronounced (sullen, withdrawn).
  • + Positive. Acceptance of treatmen, cautious behavior at times, willingness to comply with the dentist, at times with reservation, but patient follows the dentist's directions cooperatively.
  • ++ Definitely positive. Good rapport with the dentist, interest in the dental procedures, laughter and enjoyment

Treatment and study plan

Standard preventive advice+ enzymatic mouth sprays ( Oral7 mouth spray)

Procedure

The following were the advices given face-to-face to parent and participant and a take home pamphlet was provided:

  • Ensure thorough cleaning especially at the gum line and in the areas between the teeth.
  • To not share toothbrushes.
  • To use toothpaste containing fluoride at least 1000ppm fluoride concentration.
  • To store toothbrushes apart to prevent spread of diseases through the bristles.
  • To brush teeth at least twice a day, after meals and before bed.
  • To brush for as long as two to three minutes.
  • Parents would be advised told to supervise the participant's brushing.

Frequency of using the Mouth spray would be two puffs, three times a day that is in the morning after waking up, during tea time and before sleep. A squirt is to be applied to the right/left side of the mouth on the buccal aspect and a squirt on the lingual aspect. Parents will be asked to apply the spray and to supervise children during oral hygiene procedures.

Other names: Oral7 mouth spray

Standard Preventive Advice + placebo mouth spray ( normal saline mouth spray )

Procedure

The following were the advices given face-to-face to parent and participant and a take home pamphlet was provided:

  • Ensure thorough cleaning especially at the gum line and in the areas between the teeth.
  • To not share toothbrushes.
  • To use toothpaste containing fluoride at least 1000ppm fluoride concentration.
  • To store toothbrushes apart to prevent spread of diseases through the bristles.
  • To brush teeth at least twice a day, after meals and before bed.
  • To brush for as long as two to three minutes.
  • Parents would be advised told to supervise the participant's brushing.

Frequency of using the mouth spray would be two puffs, three times a day that is in the morning after waking up, during tea time and before sleep. A squirt is to be applied to the right/left side of the mouth on the buccal aspect and a squirt on the lingual aspect. Parents will be asked to apply the spray and to supervise children during oral hygiene procedures.

Other names: Normal Saline Mouth Spray

Primary outcomes

  1. Plaque Score

    Time frame: 4 weeks

    Was measured using the Silness-Loe Plaque Index 1964 from each patient before and after the intervention in both control and case study groups and the mean score and standard deviation was recorded in a table.

    Scoring Criteria 0 No plaque

    • A film of plaque adhering to the free gingival margin and adjacent area of the tooth.
    • Moderate accumulation of deposits within the gingival pocket, on the gingival margin and/ or adjacent tooth surface.
    • Abundance of soft matter within the gingival pocket and/or on the tooth and gingival margin.

    PIaque Score formula:

    Total scores / No of teeth examined

    Range of scores :

    Excellent : 0 Good : 0.1-0.9 Fair: 1.0-1.9 Poor: 2.0-3.0

Secondary outcomes

  1. Gingivitis Score

    Time frame: 4 weeks

    Was measured using the Loe and Silness Gingival Index 1963 from each patient before and after the intervention in both control and case study groups and the mean score and standard deviation would be recorded in a table.

    Scoring Criteria 0 No inflammation.

    • Mild inflammation, slight change in color, slight edema, no bleeding on probing.
    • Moderate inflammation, moderate glazing, redness, bleeding on probing.
    • Severe inflammation, marked redness and hypertrophy, ulceration, tendency to spontaneous bleeding.

    Gingivitis score for the individual would be calculated using a formula as follows :

    Sum of indices of teeth / no of teeth examined

    These scores was then classified into either a Mild , Moderate or Severe form of Gingivitis as follows :

    Mild gingivitis : 0.1-1.0 Moderate gingivitis : 1.1-2.0 Severe gingivitis : 2.1-3.0

Other outcomes

  1. Saliva Bacterial Count

    Time frame: 4 weeks

    The saliva sample was collected from 3 patients each of both case control and study groups before and after the intervention. Saliva samples were collected at the start of the study that is during the delivery of the short dental hygiene educational message, and after 4 weeks. Every child involved was then told to spit in a centrifuge tube to obtain 1-2 ml of total volume. The saliva was then cultured in the lab for saliva bacteria analysis.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Enzyme-containing Mouth Spray on Oral Health Status and S.Mutans Levels in Paediatric Patients Attending Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia ( HUSM ) , Kelantan

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Oct 12, 2022
Registry last updated
Jun 11, 2024

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