Which works better to prevent cavities in kids aged 3-6: Probiotic tablets or yogurt

Comparative evaluation of effectiveness of Probiotic chewing tablets and Probiotic curd in prevention of dental caries in 3-6 years old children: A Randomised controlled clinical trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/09/074330

Enrollment

Registered

2024-09-25

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-10-14

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: HealthyHey Junior Probiotic Gummies and Amul curd: Comparative agent: - group 1- Probiotic chewing tablets OD for 21 days - Group 2- probiotic curd 100gm BD for 21 days Control Interve

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Children with the age group of 3-6 years. 2.Children irrespective of gender will be selected. 3.Absence of severe systemic disease or allergy 4.Co-operative children

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Ongoing medication with antibiotics 2.Regular use of other probiotic products (dairy products or other supplements) 3.Caries lesions with a need for extractions 4.Mentally or physically disabled children

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1.Probiotic curd was more effective in reducing Streptococcus mutans (a bacteria associated with tooth decay) counts in saliva and plaque. 2.Both groups showed significant reduction in dental caries incidence and plaque accumulation.Timepoint: At baseline, 1 month, 3 month and 6 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Both probiotic chewable tablets and probiotic curd were effective in preventing dental caries.Timepoint: At baseline, 1 month, 3 month and 6 months	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Rehan Khan

Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik

lndarmode@gmail.com8459654447

Outcome results