plaque control using mouthrinses containing fluroide, probiotic and edible coconut oil

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: screening; Gingivitis and periodontal diseases,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2022/10/046446
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Megha Tharani

Brief Summary

**Aim of the study :**

To compare and evaluate the effectiveness of fluoridated mouthwashes, probiotic rinse and virgin coconut oil pulling on S. mutans count in plaque on age group 10-14 years.

**Objectives of the study :**

1.     To evaluate the effectiveness of fluoridated mouthwash, probiotic rinse and virgin coconut oil pulling using microbiological analysis of S. mutans at baseline, 14 days and 28 days.

2.     To evaluate the effectiveness of fluoridated mouthwash, probiotic rinse and virgin coconut oil pulling using the Plaque Index (Loe and silness) at baseline, 14 days and 28 days.

3.     To compare and evaluate the effectivenss of all the three groups using microbiological analysis of S. mutans at baseline, 14 days and 28 days.

4.     To compare and evaluate the effectivenss of all the three groups using Plaque Index (Loe and silness) of S. mutans at baseline, 14 days and 28 days.

**NULL HYPOTHESIS**

There is no difference between the effectiveness of fluoridated mouthwash, probiotic rinse and virgin coconut oil pulling on the S. mutans count in pediatric population of 10-14 years.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 2022-09-19
• Study Start: 2022-11-24

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 72

Inclusion Criteria

• 1.Children between the age group 10-14 years will be included.
• 3.Children with plaque score>0.9 according to Plaque Index given by Loe and silness.

Exclusion Criteria

• 1.Children with clinical evidence of ulcers, abcess or sinus tract or undergoing dental treatment including orthodontic treatment.
• 2.Children with any predisposing medical/systemic condition 3.Children with any history of sensitivity/allergic reaction to the contents of fluoridated, probiotic mouthwash and virgin coconut oil.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1.To evaluate the reduction of S. mutans count after using of fluoridated mouthwash, probiotic rinse and virgin coconut oil pulling	baseline, 14 days and 28 days

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To check the s mutans microbial count using probiotic mouthrinses	baseline, 14 days and 28 days

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Department number 3, pediatric and preventive dentistry, KM Shah dental college and hospital; 🇮🇳 Vadodara, GUJARAT, India

Department number 3, pediatric and preventive dentistry, KM Shah dental college and hospital

🇮🇳Vadodara, GUJARAT, India

Dr Megha Tharani

Principal investigator

9403150341

meghatharani12@gmail.com