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Chewing Sticks vs. Toothbrushes: Which Cleans Better?

The Battle For Oral Health - A Randomized Clinical Trial comparing Chewing Sticks and Toothbrushes - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/06/089140
Enrollment
60
Registered
2025-06-19
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-06-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Participants using Neem chewing sticks: Participants assigned to the intervention group were provided with Neem (Azadirachta indica) chewing sticks as a traditional oral hygiene aid. Co

Sponsors

Sonal Subhangi
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Regularly attending dental students at Teerthanker Mahaveer Dental College and Research Centre. Age range between 18 and 22 years. Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent after being informed about the study s purpose and benefits.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: systemic or oral illnesses, dental prostheses use, manual dexterity impairment, recent or ongoing antibiotic consumption, and refusal to participate.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Efficacy in reducing dental plaque levels Measured using a standardized plaque index (e.g., Silness and L e Plaque Index) after the intervention period.Timepoint: Efficacy in reducing dental plaque levels Measured using a standardized Baseline (Day 0) End of Study (Day 28 / 1 month)—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Gingival health status Assessed by gingival index scores (e.g., L e and Silness Gingival Index) to evaluate inflammation and bleeding. Oral hygiene compliance and acceptability Participant-reported ease of use, satisfaction, and adherence to the assigned oral hygiene method. Changes in oral microbial load (if applicable) Quantitative assessment of oral bacteria reduction following the intervention. Any adverse effects related to the use of chewing sticks or manual toothbrushes For example, gum irritation, sensitivity, or other oral mucosal changes.Timepoint: Baseline (Day 0) End of Study (Day 28 / 1 month) Throughout study (weekly or daily logs) Final feedback at end of study Monitored continuously during the study Final evaluation at end of study—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactPradeep Tangade

Teerthanker Mahaveer Dental College and Research Centre

pradeeptangade02@gmail.com09997466339

Outcome results

None listed

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