Ginger vs antibiotics: new study fights tooth infections in kids

NCT ID NCT07488416

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Al-Azhar University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares two pastes used to sterilize infections and repair tissue in baby molars that have died. One paste contains zinc oxide mixed with 6-gingerol (a compound from ginger), and the other is a standard triple antibiotic paste. Sixty children aged 4 to 8 with at least two infected baby molars will be treated and followed for pain and tooth mobility. The goal is to see if the ginger-based paste works as well as antibiotics, potentially offering a more natural option.

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Active substance: zinc oxide/6-gingerol mix
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a natural alternative to antibiotics for treating infected baby teeth, reducing antibiotic use.
What could go wrong: This is a small early-stage trial with only 60 children, so results may not apply broadly. The ginger-based paste might be less effective than the standard antibiotic paste.

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6-GINGEROL CLINICAL OUTCOMES LESION STERILIZATION NON-VITAL PRIMARY MOLARS RADIOGRAPHIC OUTCOMES TISSUE REPAIR TRIPLE ANTIBIOTIC PASTE ZINC OXIDE

Ginger vs antibiotics: new study fights tooth infections in kids

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