Comparative evaluation of zinc oxide peppermint oil versus zinc oxide eugenol as obturating material of primary teeth: An in vivo study

Comparative evaluation of zinc oxide peppermint oil versus zinc oxide eugenol as obturating material of primary teeth: An in vivo study - nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/07/092085

Enrollment

Registered

2025-07-31

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-08-18

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K040- Pulpitis

Interventions

Intervention1: zinc oxide peppermint: zinc oxide peppermint oil as obturating material 4 scoops of zinc oxide powder with 28 drops of eugenol and will be used as obturating material one time in prima

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children aged 4 to 8 years. Children with no history of systemic illness. Teeth with caries, diagnosed as having irreversible pulpitis. Teeth with two-thirds of root length intact.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Primary molars with preshedding mobility. Children having systemic medical conditions. Presence of external or internal resorption. Presence of pulpal canal calcification. Non restorable teeth with minimal crown height and difficulty in placing rubber dam.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Identify the most efficient obturating materiaLs in primary teethTimepoint: Identify the most efficient obturating materiaLs in primary teeth.Baseline, 3 months and 6 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
nilTimepoint: nil	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Muthusri B

Vinayaka Missions Sankarachariyar Dental College

aparnavvarthan@gmail.com9894810759

Outcome results

None listed

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