Health Condition 1: K051- Chronic gingivitis Health Condition 2: null- Patients with dental plaque (gingivitis)
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Commercially available toothpowder (Colgate Super Rakshak): Composition:
Calcium carbonate, Sodium lauryl sulphate, Flavour, Sodium monofluorophosphate, Sodium saccharin.
Dose: 1gm per
Sponsors
Amrita School of Dentistry
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Subjects aged 18-25 years 2. Subjects with no systemic disorders like diabetes and hematological disorders 3. Subjects with atleast 20 natural teeth 4. Patients with gingivitis (moderate and severe) 5. No history of periodontal therapy 6. No history of use of antibiotics within preceding 6 months of start of study 7. Subjects who give a voluntary informed consent to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Known allergy to constituents of the formulation of toothpowder and toothpaste 2. Patients undergoing orthodontic treatment 3. Advanced periodontal disease (purulent exudate, tooth mobility, and/or extensive loss of periodontal attachment or alveolar bone) 4. Pregnant women or women who are breast-feeding 5. Those whose received a dental prophylaxis in the past two weeks prior to baseline examinations. 6. Smokers
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mean change in dental plaque scoresTimepoint: Baseline, Day 2, Day 8 | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess acceptability of toothpowder as an oral hygiene aidTimepoint: Day 8 | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Joe Joseph
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed