Role of Kefir Mouth Wash in Oral Health Status Amelioration

Launched by AL-MUSTANSIRIYAH UNIVERSITY · Mar 22, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring the effects of kefir mouthwash on improving oral health, particularly for people with moderate gingivitis, bad breath (halitosis), and other oral health issues. Over a period of 28 days, participants will use the kefir mouthwash and have their gum health, plaque levels, and overall oral hygiene checked at the start, 14 days, and at the end of the study. The researchers will compare the results from the kefir mouthwash with a standard mouthwash containing chlorhexidine, which is commonly used for oral care.

To participate in the trial, individuals need to be between 18 and 28 years old and generally healthy, without any chronic illnesses or recent antibiotic use. Those who have had certain dental treatments or have habits like smoking that could affect their oral health will not be eligible. Participants can expect to follow a specific regimen using the mouthwash while attending regular check-ups to see how their oral health improves over the study period. This research aims to provide evidence for using kefir, a natural probiotic, as a mouthwash option, which may be gentler on the mouth compared to chemical alternatives.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age range 18-28 years.
• • Systemically healthy people without a history of chronic illness.
• • Those suffering with moderate gingivitis.
• • Not using any antibiotics over three months
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • History of systemic diseases.
• • Pregnant, lactating females.
• • History of antibiotic therapy in the past 3 months.
• • History of oral prophylaxis within the last 6 months prior to the study as this can confound the results, making it difficult to determine the real effect of the mouthwash.
• • Subjects with mouth breathing habits.
• • Subjects with orthodontic and prosthodontic appliances.
• • Subjects with deleterious habits such as smoking, because it may affect oral health status, causing periodontal disease, altered oral microbiota, and impaired healing. This can confound the study results, making it difficult to observe the mouthwash effect .
• • Failure to follow the prescription regimen.
• • Failure to follow the research protocol.