Povidone Iodine to Prevent Early Childhood Caries

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if Povidone Iodine works to prevent tooth decay and suppress the mouth germs responsible for tooth decay. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. How will home use of Povidone Iodine, as an adjunct treatment to standard dental care, reduce the incidence of tooth decay? 2. How will home use of Povidone Iodine reduce the mouth germs responsible for tooth decay? 3. If Povidone Iodine use is accompanied by probiotic use, will its effectiveness be even better than Povidone Iodine alone? Participants will: 1. Provide a plaque sample at the beginning of the study. 2. Swab their children's teeth once a week for one month and then monthly thereafter. Some participants may be asked to use probiotic drops nightly after brushing their teeth. 3. Keep a record of compliance. 4. Return every 6 months for a dental exam and to provide a plaque sample. Keep a diary of their symptoms and the number of times they use a rescue inhaler

Description

Eligibility

Age range

1–3 years

Sex

All

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Interventions

• Drug
  Povidone Iodine 5% Soln,Top,Kit

  Home use of Povidone Iodine administered by swabbing teeth; weekly for the 1st month, monthly thereafter.

• Dietary Supplement
  Probiotics

  Home use of Povidone Iodine coupled with daily use of a probiotic.

• Drug
  Placebo

  Placebo for the Povidone Iodine

Location