Oral hygiene in School Children

Single blind randomized controlled trial in school children with prepared herbal mouth wash in maintaining oral health in Bangalore

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2021/02/031544

Enrollment

110

Registered

2021-02-25

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K053- Chronic periodontitis Health Condition 2: K056- Periodontal disease, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Unani Formulation of Mazmaza: Unani Formulation of Mazmaza including Aqarqarha (Anacyclus pyrenthrum dc) Mazoo (Quercus infectoria Oliv ) Beekh Kibr (Capparis spinosa) Poste Anar (Puni

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 08 to 15 years Both male and female. Free from systemic diseases. Gingival scores(GI) moderate(>=2.0 (Silness & Loe)) or >= 25% of Bleeding on Probing- BOP(Ainamo & Bay 1975) and Plaque scores(PI) fair(>=2.0 ( Loe & Silness)) or >= 25% of plaque index simplified(PIS) (Oâ??Leary et al,1972) DMFT (Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth) scores 3 to 6. A minimum of 12 gradable teeth. Should not have used mouthwashes for the last 1 month. Normal occlusion, absence of caries and/or restorations, a healthy periodontium. Poor Oral Hygiene (Assessed by oral hygiene index-simplified (OHIS), 1964 with mean OHIS scores of 1.3 â?? 3.0 Student who got informed consent from Parents.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: With diseases which might affect the salivary flow. History of antibiotic therapy (Last 6 months) Currently using any mouthwashes or has used in the past 1 month. Less than 12 teeth available for evaluation. History of Immunosuppressive diseases. Addicted to tobacco use, smoking, drug or alcohol. Undergone periodontal treatment in the previous 6 months. Allergy to any ingredient used in the study. Students age 15 years Whose parents are not willing to give informed consent. Participants who donâ??t like to participate.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1.Reduce Plaque 2.Reduce Gingivitis 3Maintain or Restore Favourable Salivary pH Timepoint: 2 Months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1.Improvement of Oral hygiene 2.Maintain Good DMFT Score(Decayed,Missed, Filled,teeth)Timepoint: 4 months	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactProf Zarnigar

National Institute of Unani Medicine, Bangalore

zarnigarriaz@rediffmail.com7022669959

Outcome results

None listed

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