To compare the action of various varnishes like Nano Silver Fluoride, Chlorhexidine and Sodium fluoride on Streptococcus mutans level in Children with caries

Phase 3

Not yet recruiting

Brief Summary: Children aged between 8 to 12 years will be selected for the study on the basis of selection criteria. They will be randomly divided into 4 equal groups. Group I, Group II, Group III and Group IV will be treated with Sodium Fluoride, Chlorhexidine and Nano Silver Fluoride as a varnish. Group I will act as a control group . OHI-S will be recorded, Plaque sample and Unstimulated salivary sample will be collected on the first visit, 1 month and 3 months after varnish application.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria

Co-operative children.
Children between 8 to 12 years of age with fully erupted Central incisors and First Molars.
Children having incipient caries.
Children having previous restoration.
No known history of allergy against silver particles.

Exclusion Criteria

Presence of any intraoral infection/ pulpally involved teeth.
Children wearing orthodontic appliance.
Medically compromised, physically or mentally challenged children.
Children with history of antibiotic intake within one month prior to the study.
Children taking any fluoride treatment or using antimicrobial mouth rinse for the last 6month.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Assessment and Comparison of Oral Hygiene Index- Simplified, Assessment of S.mutans count in Plaque and Saliva	AT BASELINE, 1 MONTH AND 3 MONTHS

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To monitor the S.mutans count during the study period of 3 months	Day 1 to 3 months

Locations (1): Institute of Dental Studies and Technologies
🇮🇳
Ghaziabad, UTTAR PRADESH, India
Institute of Dental Studies and Technologies
🇮🇳Ghaziabad, UTTAR PRADESH, India
Dr Tinesh Raja R R
Principal investigator
8056297817
tineshraja@gmail.com