A randomized clinical trial on Nimbanyagrodha dantadhavana churna versus Trijataka churna for improving dental health
Harshada Subhash Ashtankar, Vidya Ashish Thatere (Wasnik), Amit Vishwas NakanekarABSTRACT:
Background:
Dental plaque is an important etiological factor for various dental and periodontal diseases. Thus, controlling dental plaque is crucial for maintaining oral health. Ayurveda mentions various herbal formulations that can be applied as toothpowder to remove dental plaque and improve oral hygiene.
Objective:
To evaluate the clinical efficacy of
Materials and Methods:
The open-label, parallel-group, randomized controlled clinical study was conducted in a clinical setting. Out of 200 participants screened, 80 were enrolled in the present trial. Eligible participants were healthy individuals aged 18–45 years, irrespective of gender, with at least 20 natural teeth and nonsmokers, were randomly allocated into two groups using a simple randomization method with allocation concealment. The trial group received NNC and the control group received TC as tooth powders, to be applied twice daily after regular brushing for 30 days. Primary outcomes were the changes in plaque index and oral hygiene index. The secondary outcomes included changes in
Results:
Out of 80 participants, 59 completed the study. The NNC (
Conclusion:
Both NNC and TC are equally effective in reducing dental plaque and improving oral health. However, larger sample size studies are required to re-evaluate the study.