None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Povidone Iodine: Topical application of Povidone Iodine in concentration of 10% for 4 minutes at an interval of 3 months.that is it was applied 4 times in a year
Intervention2: povidone
Sponsors
Dr Sweta J Toshniwal
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Free from systemic diseases. Subjects whose gingival scores are moderate and plaque scores are fair. Subjects having DMFT scores 3 and above. Should not have used mouthrinses during the study period. Subjects whose parents give informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Suffering from diseases which might affect the salivary flow. History of hypersensitivity to iodine. History of antibiotic therapy for at least 6 weeks prior to saliva collection at baseline and 12 months. Subjects with developmental defects of teeth. Subjects who are physically challenged.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Streptococcus mutans countTimepoint: one year | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Dental cariesTimepoint: one year | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Sweta J Toshniwal
KLE,VK Institute of Dental Sciences
Outcome results
None listed