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Effectiveness of an Ayurvedic Herbal Toothpaste in Improving Gum Health and Plaque Control in Patients with Gingivitis

Evaluation of an ayurvedic herbal toothpaste as an adjunct to mechanical plaque control in patients with gingivitis : A Quasi experimental cinical study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/05/111262
Enrollment
50
Registered
2026-05-27
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-01

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K051- Chronic gingivitis

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Educare Institute Of Dental Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients aged 18 60 years Systemically healthy individuals Patients diagnosed with plaque-induced gingivitis Presence of minimum 20 natural teeth Patients willing to participate and provide informed consent Patients with mild to moderate gingival inflammation

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with periodontitis or attachment loss History of periodontal therapy within previous 6 months Antibiotic or anti-inflammatory therapy within previous 3 months Tobacco smokers or smokeless tobacco users Pregnant or lactating women Patients undergoing orthodontic treatment Individuals with systemic diseases affecting periodontal health Known allergy to herbal toothpaste ingredient

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Reduction in Gingival Index (GI) scores following the use of Ayurvedic herbal toothpaste as an adjunct to mechanical plaque control. Reduction in Plaque Index (PI) scores from baseline to follow-up.Timepoint: baseline and 4 weeks after intervention

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Reduction in Bleeding on Probing (BOP) Improvement in halitosis scores assessed using a Halimeter Reduction in dentinal hypersensitivity assessed using Visual Analog Scale (VAS)Timepoint: baseline and 4 weeks after intervention

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sreekanth Puthalath
srk.puthalath@gmail.com9995693673

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026