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To compare the action of various varnishes like Nano Silver Fluoride, Chlorhexidine and Sodium fluoride on Streptococcus mutans level in Children with caries

A comparative evaluation of Nano Silver Fluoride, Chlorhexidine and Sodium fluoride when used as a varnish on Streptococcus mutans levels in Children with Dental caries.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2022/09/045445
Enrollment
120
Registered
2022-09-12
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-10-17

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K026- Dental caries on smooth surface

Interventions

Intervention1: Nano Silver Fluoride: It contains Nano silver particles (399.33�µg/ml) , Fluoride (10,147�µg/ml) and chitosan (2334�µg/ml). 1 ml of NSF will will applied once through topical appl

Sponsors

Dr Tinesh Raja R R
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Co-operative children. Children between 8 to 12 years of age with fully erupted Central incisors and First Molars. Children having incipient caries. Children having previous restoration. No known history of allergy against silver particles.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Presence of any intraoral infection/ pulpally involved teeth. Children wearing orthodontic appliance. Medically compromised, physically or mentally challenged children. Children with history of antibiotic intake within one month prior to the study. Children taking any fluoride treatment or using antimicrobial mouth rinse for the last 6month.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Assessment and Comparison of Oral Hygiene Index- Simplified, Assessment of S.mutans count in Plaque and SalivaTimepoint: AT BASELINE, 1 MONTH AND 3 MONTHS

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To monitor the S.mutans count during the study period of 3 monthsTimepoint: Day 1 to 3 months

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Nidhi Agarwal

Institute of Dental Studies and Technologies

doc.nagarwal@gmail.com9871262302

Outcome results

None listed

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