None listed
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Dr Nanthini P
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Children of either gender aged 10-13 years. 2) Children with DMFTS / defs score between 0-2 [19] 3) Children whose parents are well motivated and willing to give informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Children who have DMF score more than 2 2) Children using any mouthwash 3) Children who have undergone antibiotic therapy and/or fluoride treatment within the past 3 to 4 weeks 4) Children undergoing orthodontic treatment ? Medically compromised children ? Uncooperative children ? Children whose parents are not willing to give their consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The aim of this study is to quantify and compare the efficacy of ayurvedic oil on Streptococcus mutans count, pH and buffering capacity of the salivary samples collected from children before and after oral rinse.Timepoint: 1 month | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| • To quantify the levels of Streptococcus mutans at baseline and after the usage of ayurvedic oil oral rinse in children. • To evaluate the pH and buffering capacity of saliva at baseline and after the usage of ayurvedic oil oral rinse in children. • To compare and correlate the above parameters before and after oil oral rinse. Timepoint: 1 month | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr NANTHINI P
A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences
Outcome results
None listed