A Study done on Two Toothpastes Available in the Market to Check its Effectiveness in Controlling Tooth Decay by Checking pH of Saliva in Children

Comparative Evaluation of Anticariogenic Effect of Two Dentifrices on Salivary pH In the Paediatric Population: A Triple-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/02/104386

Enrollment

Registered

2026-02-20

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-03-02

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Probiotic Toothpaste with Hydroxyapatite: Commercially Available Toothpaste that claims to prevent Dental Caries Control Intervention1: Fluoride Toothpaste: Commercially Available Tooth

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1)Healthy middle school Children. 2)Children with DMFT index lesser than 5. 3)Children agreeing to follow the instructions for the given duration of study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1)Children taking probiotic supplements or have used them in last three months. 2)Children who have used xylitol or fluoride containing products in the last three months. 3Children undergoing periodontic or orthodontic therapy. 4)Children undergoing antibacterial/antimicrobial therapy in last 3 months.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Both the toothpastes claim to have inhibitory action against dental caries but due to microbial influence, probiotic toothpaste might show better resultsTimepoint: baseline, 1 month, 3 months and 6 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Probiotic toothpaste might show better periodontal healthTimepoint: baseline, 1 month, 3 months and 6 months	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sakshi Sharan

Rungta College Of Dental Sciences And Research

drlumbinip@gmail.com7830508856

Outcome results