Efficiency of chewable tooth brush in improving oral hygiene of institutionalised visually impaired children in D K district, Karnataka -A randomised control trail
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2024/03/063993
- Lead Sponsor
- Dr Devalaraju Meghana
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- ot Yet Recruiting
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 0
1. Children aged 8 to 12 who are visually impaired.
2. Children who are capable of chewing.
3. All four first permanent molars, as well as maxillary and mandibular incisors, are present.
4. Consent from the parent or guardian
1. Any child who uses an oral hygiene tool in addition to regular teeth brushing.
2. Use of chlorhexidine mouthwash by a child .
3. Antimicrobial medication consumption in the previous four weeks.
4. A child with a debilitating systemic disease, such as mental retardation, cerebral palsy, TMJ
disorders, and associated syndromes.
5. A child who is allergic to any ingredient in a chewable toothbrush .
6. Children that are uncooperative or unwilling to participate in the study will be excluded.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method