None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: CLARIFIED BUTTER (GHEE): Topical application of clarified butter (ghee) 5 ml applied on all tooth surfaces using a disposable applicator brush twice daily for 30 days along with routin
Sponsors
Dr Batheja Sahil
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1 Participants who can comprehend and provide consent to participate 2 Minimum 20 natural teeth present 3 Presence of visible plaque with moderate oral hygiene status (Silness and Loe Index) 4 Not having any known medical history and no pregnancy 5 Participant has not received oral prophylaxis in the last 3 months. 6 Willingness to follow study protocol
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1 Patients with active periodontal infection 2 History of antibiotic use or use of mouth rinses in the last 1 month. 3 Lactose intolerance and Participants who have been exposed to dairy products or ghee and have a known allergy 4 Participants Practicing a Vegan diet 5 Periodontal or orthodontic treatment in progress. 6 Smokers or tobacco users or individuals with oral lesions 7 Participants using oral rinse regularly
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quantitative change in Streptococcus mutans count in plaque biofilm (CFU per ml) Timepoint: Baseline (Day 0) Day 30 (end of intervention) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in Plaque Index scores (Silness and L e Index) Participant reported acceptability and tolerability Timepoint: Baseline Day 30 (end of intervention) | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Vanamala N
DAPM RV Dental College Bangalore
Outcome results
None listed