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comparing the efficiency of various mouthrinses on streptococcus mutans count in children having caries

To compare the effectiveness of different mouthrinses on Streptococcus mutans count in caries active children

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2017/12/010895
Enrollment
60
Registered
2017-12-15
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- caries active children

Interventions

Intervention1: INTERVENTION 1- Chlorhexidine mouthrinse (Hexidine): Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHX) is a cationic bisbiguanide a broad- spectrum antibacterial agent that acts against gram-positive and

Sponsors

Institute of Dental Studies and Technologies
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Healthy children between ages of 6-12 years. 2. Patient having one or more than one interproximal carious lesions, well into the dentin, visualized radiographically. 3. All teeth and surrounding tissues were clinically and radiographically free of any other pathologic condition

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Physical limitations, which might preclude the normal tooth brushing and mouth rinsing. 2. Presence of any intraoral infections. 3. Medically compromised patients or those who were on any long term medication. 4. Subjects with history of taking antibiotics 1 month prior to or during the course of study. 5. Patient reporting with pain or history of pain requiring immediate treatment.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Reduction in streptococcus mutans levelTimepoint: Baseline and 15 days

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Not applicableTimepoint: Not applicable

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactAakansha Sharma

Institute of Dental Studies and Technologies

doc.nagarwal@gmail.com09871262302

Outcome results

None listed

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