Health Condition 1: null- oral leukoplakia and erythroplakia
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: oak gall oil: Arm A - oak gall powder is mixed with coconut oil in equal parts and patients are instructed to apply 2ml of the oil topically over the lesion four times a day after food
Sponsors
Dr Sharmila S
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Outpatients who are current tobacco users and are diagnosed with either leukoplakia and erythroplakia Histologically mild or moderate epithelial dysplasia
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Subjects with malignant tumours of oral cavity Subjects with any systemic diseases Subjects who are pregnant or lactating Subjects who are physically and mentally challenged Subjects with known hypersensitivity to toluidine blue Subjects with dental conditions such as orthodontic appliances or prostheses that may interfere with the examination Subjects who are currently receiving any type of cessation, alcohol or illicit drug treatment at the time of recruitment Subjects who are under medication for systemic illness Leukoplakia with p2 grading of histopathological evaluation by vanderwaal et al 2000
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Assessment of reversal of oral leukoplakia and erythroplakia both clinically and histologically.Timepoint: At baseline,sixth week and at the end of third month | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Self -reported abstinence from the tobacco habit Timepoint: At baseline, sixth week and third month | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Sharmila S
Tamilnadu Government Dental College and Hospital,Chennai
Outcome results
None listed