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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.

Comparison of the efficacy of Liquorice root extract lollipop and 10% Povidone Iodine in reducing S.mutans counts in children affected with Early Childhood Caries.

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2012/06/002725
Enrollment
93
Registered
2012-06-14
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- Children with caries, upto 5 years.

Interventions

Intervention1: Liquorice root extract lollipop.: The lollipop contains active Glycyrrhizol A and B (antimicrobial compounds), purified 6, 8-diisoprenyl-5, 7, 4â??-trihydroxyisoflavone, hydrogenated st

Sponsors

Dr Waseem
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

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

Exclusion criteria: Children with medical history and children with a reported history of allergy to Liquorice or Povidone Iodine.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Measuring the Streptococcus mutans counts.Timepoint: Baseline, Post-treatment, Post-Intervention (3 and 6months)—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
-Timepoint: -—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Waseem

Saveetha Dental College and Hospital

thepedodontist@gmail.com8939364107

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026