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The current study aimed to evaluate the color change potential of wheat grass and white tea on post orthodontic white spot lesions (WSLs). Materials and Methods: A total of 12 patients were divided into two main groups A1 and A2 according to type of treatment agent (n=6). The A1 group used 10% white tea solution while the A2 group used 10% wheat grass solution. Shade evaluation was conducted using VITA Easyshade V spectrophotometer. Baseline L a b values of WSLs were detected right after orthodontic bracket removal. Patients were requested to rinse with the treatment agent for 1 minute, twice per day. The mean L,a,b values were recorded after 1 month and after 3 months . ΔE values were calculated between baseline, 1 month and 3 months after the treatment agent application and subjected to statistical analysis using one way ANOVA with p>0.05. Also, Standardized photographs were taken at baseline, after 1 and 3 months. Each WSL was photographed twice with the 1st photograph taken of wet teeth and the 2nd one after prolonged air-drying in order to perform ICDAS II scoring.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| White tea | Experimental | Participants prepared white tea mouth rinse to rinse thoroughly . At each rinsing, 10 mL of the solution was swished around the mouth for about 60 s and then spited This procedure was performed twice per day for 1 , and 3 months |
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| Wheat grass solution | Experimental | Participants prepared wheat grass solution mouth rinse to rinse thoroughly . At each rinsing, 10 mL of the solution was swished around the mouth for about 60 s and then spited This procedure was performed twice per day for 1 , and 3 months |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| White tea | Dietary Supplement | White tea mouth rinse applied topically twice daily. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| ΔE values were calculated | The mean L,a,b values were recorded . ΔE values were calculated | after 1 month and after 3 months |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
- : 1. Cavitated enamel surface. 2. Presence of any restorations including the labial surface of the involved teeth.
3. Presence of any environmental or developmental enamel defect such as enamel hypoplasia, fluorosis, stains, and trauma sites on teeth before orthodontic treatment. 4. Allergy to tea and/or wheat
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Al Azhar University | Cairo | Egypt |
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| Wheat grass solution |
| Dietary Supplement |
wheat grass solution mouth rinse applied topically twice daily. |
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