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Comparison of three toothpastes in reducing plaque and gum inflammation in patients with gingivitis

Comparative evaluation of the antiplaque efficacy of two herbal toothpastes and a triclosan containing toothpaste A randomized clinical crossover study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/04/108724
Enrollment
25
Registered
2026-04-20
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-27

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K050- Acute gingivitis

Interventions

Intervention1: Herbal Toothpaste 1: Herbal dentifrice used twice daily for three days Intervention2: Herbal Toothpaste 2: Herbal dentifrice used twice daily for three days Control Intervention1: Tricl

Sponsors

A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients aged 18 to 30 years with mild to moderate gingivitis. Patients willing to participate and provide informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with periodontitis. Patients with systemic diseases affecting the periodontium. Pregnant or lactating women. Patients undergoing orthodontic treatment.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Reduction in plaque index and gingival index scores after use of different toothpastesTimepoint: Baseline and after three days of use for each toothpaste phase—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Comparison of antiplaque efficacy between herbal toothpastes & triclosan toothpaste toothpasteTimepoint: Baseline & after three days of use for each toothpaste phase—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Biju Thomas

A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences

drbiju@nitte.edu.in9448953418

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026