To examine the effectiveness of a gel on swollen gums in patients having braces .

Evaluating the efficacy of an antioxidant gel (oleuropein)on gingivitis in orthodontic patients-A randomized control trial.

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2017/05/008714

Enrollment

Registered

2017-05-31

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- Orthodontic patient with inflammation of gums.

Interventions

Intervention1: Oleuropein: It is an anti-oxidant agent applied twice a day for 28 days.pea sized amount to be used topically to reduce gingivitis and provide soothening effect to gums . Control Inter

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patient with bonded brackets in both upper and lower arches 2. Patient with bonded brackets from 1st premolar to 1st premolar 3. Include 2nd premolar ,if 1st premolar is missing or extracted

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patient having systemic disease that will contribute to inflammatory process 2. Pregnancy 3. Active caries 4. Periodontally compromised teeth

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Reduction in gingivitisTimepoint: 30.12.2018	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Reduction in gingivitisTimepoint: 30.12.2018	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactARUN S URALA

manipal college of dental sciences

arunurala@gmail.com9900173670

Outcome results

None listed

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