Vel Tooth powder against dental biofilm and Gingival bleeding among Children

A Pilot Clinical Trial To Explore the efficacy of Vel Tooth powder against plaque accumulation and Gingival inflammation among Children - nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2023/09/058077

Enrollment

Registered

2023-09-27

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-10-16

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K00-K14- Diseases of oral cavity and salivary glands

Interventions

Intervention1: vel tooth powder: Vel tooth powder used for brushing the tooth, twice a day. dose of 1 gram.it Consist of Velam Kaai (Unripe fruit Powder of Acacia arabica),Padigaram(Alum),

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 6-12 years, Children with Dental Caries (The caries status was assessed using the DMFS/dmf index)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients wearing fixed or removable orthodontic appliances, Patients with Hematological Disease, Patients with other diseases of oral cavity, Patients with Special needs.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Changes in plaque and Gingival index scores from baseline to end of the treatment will be observedTimepoint: 4 weeks	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Improvement in oral hygineTimepoint: 4 weeks	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDrPMirunaleni

National Institute of Siddha

gvennils@gmail.com9789093986

Outcome results

None listed

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