None listed
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Enrolled undergraduate or postgraduate Ayurveda Medical students. Mild-to-moderate gingival inflammation or plaque or dental caries Willing to perform daily Gandusha and attend sample collections.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Ongoing dental treatment, severe periodontal disease, carious teeth requiring immediate treatment. Ongoing oral medication or mouthwash use. Known allergy to sesame oil. Systemic disease or medication affecting saliva (e.g., anticholinergic, Synorjen s syndrome). Smoking, alcohol, or pan masala users.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in OHIS (Oral Hygiene Index Simplified) and Salivary Physiochemical Parameters (pH of Saliva, Buffering capacity of Saliva and Salivary Rate Flow)Timepoint: Changes in OHIS (Oral Hygiene Index Simplified) and Salivary Physiochemical Parameters (pH of Saliva, Buffering capacity of Saliva and Salivary Rate Flow) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in PSS (Perceived Stress Scale)Timepoint: 30 days | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Madan Mohan Malviya Government Ayurveda College, Udaipur