Comparing the efficacy between two compounds which reduce bacteria levels to prevent dental caries.Compounds being: 10% Povidone Iodine- antiseptic and Licorice root extract- Herbal compound with antibacterial properties.
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Health Condition 1: null- Children with caries, upto 5 years.
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2012/06/002725
- Lead Sponsor
- Dr Waseem
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Open to Recruitment
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 93
Inclusion Criteria
This age group was chosen to ensure that the children had only primary dentition at the end of the follow-up (at 6months in the study) (Simratvir M), and during the study, they would meet the criteria set for ECC (Early Childhood Caries), by the AAPD (American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry).
Exclusion Criteria
Children with medical history and children with a reported history of allergy to Liquorice or Povidone Iodine.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Measuring the Streptococcus mutans counts.Timepoint: Baseline, Post-treatment, Post-Intervention (3 and 6months)
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method -Timepoint: -