The antibacterial effectiveness of thymes and chamomile extract and chlorhexidine and on the salivary Streptococcus mutans

Comparison of the antibacterial effectiveness of thymes and chamomile extract and chlorhexidine on the salivary Streptococcus mutans of preschool childrens with early childhood caries by the quantitative Real Time PCR

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20171020036896N4

Enrollment

Registered

2018-03-09

Start date

2017-12-22

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-03-26

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Conditions

Streptococcus mutans.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group1: thyme extract 5% , 30 minutes and 1 week after first salivary sampling from 4 to 6 year old children, 1 cc gel measured with a syringe and with a cotton swab is ap

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

4 Years to 6 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Preschoolers aged 4 to 6 years having at least dmft 4 having at least 3 dental caries

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Usage of gum containing xyllitol ? any type of mouthwash or gel of fluoride at least 3 weeks before the study Soft soft tissue lesion in the mouth Useing orthodontic appliances Take antibiotics and topical fluoride over the past month Active and severe periodontal disease The presence of systemic disease

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Streptococcus mutans. Timepoint: before application and 30 minutes and 1 week after application of interventions. Method of measurement: quantitative real time PCR.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr Hamidreza Poureslami

Kerman University of Medical Sciences

poureslami@yahoo.com+34 32119021

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026