Effect of sweet basil varnish on Dental caries

Comparative evaluation of anticariogenic efficacy of Ocimum basilicum varnish and fluoride varnish among 6 to 8 years old school children: A double-blind randomized controlled trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/05/067132

Enrollment

Registered

2024-05-09

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-05-27

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K029- Dental caries, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Ocimum basilicum dental varnish: Isolation of teeth will be done with cotton rolls and 0.1 ml of prepared varnish will be applied on the surface of teeth using cotton pellets and dried

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Children with atleast one initial enamel caries as per ICDAS scoring in age group of 6-8 years. 2. Parents/guardians who are willing to give written consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Teeth with any GIC restorations, pit and fissure sealants. 2. Development alterations like hypoplasia or fluorosis. 3. Children with any other systemic/psychological conditions. 4. Children with any history of allergy reactions to the herbal medicaments or varnish. 5. Children under medical treatment or taking medication in any form. 6. Children unwilling to complete the treatment protocol.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Reduction of ICDAS score and Plaque Streptococcus mutans countTimepoint: Baseline and 4 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NilTimepoint: Nil	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Anil V Ankola

KAHERS KLE VK institute of dental sciences

sivashankkarit@gmail.com9600473499

Outcome results

None listed

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