Comparison of conventional toothpaste with herbal toothpaste tablets in reduction of plaque and gingivitis.

Comparative evaluation of efficacy of herbal toothpaste tablets over standard toothpaste in reduction of plaque and gingivitis- A randomized controlled clinical trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/04/066218

Enrollment

Registered

2024-04-24

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-04-29

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K051- Chronic gingivitis

Interventions

Intervention1: HERBAL TOOTHPASTE TABLETS.: BRUSHING TWICE DAILY BY USING TOOTHPASTE TABLETS FOR ONE MONTH. Control Intervention1: COLGATE TOTAL TOOTHPASTE: BRUSHING TWICE DAILY BY USING COLGATE TOOTH

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Males or females = 18 years of age with a minimum of 25 teeth 2. Baseline mean whole-mouth plaque index = 1.0 3. Baseline mean whole-mouth modified gingival index = 1.0 4. Baseline mean whole-mouth modified sulcular index = 1.0 5. Ability to provide written informed consent and comply with study visits as described in the protocol, and 6. Availability for follow up via telephone.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Pregnant females 2. Participation in another clinical trial 3. History of periodontitis 4. History of any systemic diseases or conditions

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Plaque Index (PI): Quigley Hein with Turesky modification 2. Modified Gingival Index (MGI) 3. Modified Sulcus Bleeding Index (mSBI)Timepoint: Baseline 15th day 30th day	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Efficacy of herbal toothpaste tablets compared to conventional toothpaste.Timepoint: 1 month	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Fatima Al Farooqui

SRI BALAJI DENTAL COLLEGE

harithaavula@gmail.com9885446656

Outcome results

None listed

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