To study efficacy of Herbal Toothpaste in improving oral hygiene and bad breath

To Study Clinical Efficacy of an Herbal Dentifrice in control of Plaque Induced Gingivitis and Oral Malodor

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2018/03/012817

Enrollment

Registered

2018-03-23

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K051- Chronic gingivitis

Interventions

Intervention1: Ayurvedic Medicated Toothpaste: Herbal Extracts derived from:[Maricha/Marica (Piper nigrum, Fr., Powder), Pippali (Piper longum, Fr., powder), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale, Rz., Powder)

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. All participants had at least 20 natural teeth with no probing depths greater than 3 mm and a plaque index score of 1.50 or more at baseline. 2. All participants had a bad breath score of 2.0 or more at baseline. 3. All participants had a Gingival Bleeding Index score of 3.0 or more at baseline.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Subjects having history of known sensitivity or oral mucosal tissue reaction to test toothpaste. 2. Subjects undergoing antibiotic or antiinflammatory therapy or had undergone such therapy in the past 6 months.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Ayurvedic Medicated Toothpaste reduces plaque, gingivitis, gingival bleeding and bad breathTimepoint: Baseline, 3 weeks, 6 weeks	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Overall freshness and safety of the subjects throughout the study periodTimepoint: Baseline, 6 weeks	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sonia Datta

Inderprastha Dental College & Hospital

pankajdatta97@gmail.com01204176700

Outcome results

None listed

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