Evaluation of the Effect of Oil Pulling

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The objectives of this study were to evaluate the inhibitory effect on plaque and the tooth discoloration associated with agents used in the chemical plaque control of oil pulling in comparison with chlorhexidine-containing mouthwash and water in a four-day plaque regrowth model. One hundred dentistry students were included in this randomized, parallel-group, placebo-controlled clinical study. In this study, participants were divided into 5 equal groups: Group 1: Gargling with 0.2% chlorhexidine; Group 2: Oil pulling with coconut oil; Group 3: Oil pulling with black cumin oil; Group 4: Oil pulling with terebinth oil; Group 4: Gargling with distilled water. Participants were instructed to refrain from mechanical oral hygiene and rinse only with the allocated mouth rinse during the four-day period. The differences in plaque index, gingival index, and tooth discoloration were evaluated in the study.

Official Title
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Evaluation of the Effect of Oil Pulling on Dental and Gingival Health

Conditions
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Oral Hygiene, Dental Plaque

Intervention / Treatment
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* Drug: Chlorhexidine
* Other: Oil Pulling
* Other: Distilled Water


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Without systemic disease, Had at least 24 teeth, and Without fixed or removable prostheses or orthodontic appliances Exclusion Criteria: Individuals with a history of systemic or topical oral antimicrobial therapy use in the last 3 months Individuals with an allergy to any ingredient used in the study Smokers Pregnant or breastfeeding women Individuals with ≥2 mm gingival recession

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 25 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Prevention
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Triple


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Active Comparator: Chlorhexidine<br> | Drug: Chlorhexidine<br>* Gargling with 10 mL 0.2% Chlorhexidine<br>|
| Experimental: Coconut Oil<br> | Other: Oil Pulling<br>* In oil pulling therapy, a tablespoon of edible oil is placed in the mouth and swirled between the teeth for 15 to 20 minutes<br>|
| Experimental: Black Cumin Oil<br> | Other: Oil Pulling<br>* In oil pulling therapy, a tablespoon of edible oil is placed in the mouth and swirled between the teeth for 15 to 20 minutes<br>|
| Experimental: Terebinth Oil<br> | Other: Oil Pulling<br>* In oil pulling therapy, a tablespoon of edible oil is placed in the mouth and swirled between the teeth for 15 to 20 minutes<br>|
| Placebo Comparator: Distilled Water<br> | Other: Distilled Water<br>* Gargling with 10 mL distilled water<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dental Plaque | Plaque scores recorded by using the Quigley-Hein and Turesky plaque index (Q-H). | Day 4 | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tooth Color | The tooth color was determined with a digital spectrophotometer | Day 1- Day 4 | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Chlorhexidine, Oil pulling, Plaque Regrowth model, Coconut oil, Digital spectrophotometer