Oral Disease
Conditions
Brief summary
The present study aims to assess and compare the anti-plaque and anti-gingivitis effects of Moringa plant extract and Fluoride toothpastes among a group of Egyptian Children.
Detailed description
In the last few years, the use of plant extracts in alternative medicine has evolved widely. Various herbal products, including mouthwash and toothpaste, are now available and have been shown to possess a beneficial effect on oral health .Moringa plant is used to treat various diseases including the treatment of the oral cavity or dentistry .
Interventions
Moringa toothpaste
Sponsors
Cairo University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
12 Years to 14 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Children of 12-14 years of age. * Presence of gingivitis-calculus, and plaque (gingival index \[GI\]score ≥1/plaque index \[PI\] score ≥1). * Children willing to participate. * Children whose parents/caretakers gave informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
* Children having fixed or removable orthodontic appliances or removable prostheses. * Children suffering from any systemic illness. * Children who were already using mouthwashes. * History of oral prophylaxis within 6 months. * Children using any other oral hygiene aids.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| gingival index (Loe and Sillness, 1963) | 6 weeks | index |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| plaque index (Sillness and Loe, 1964) | 6 weeks | index |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Primary Contactmarwa A elchaghaby, phd
Outcome results
None listed