MedPath

Plaque Reduction Sesame Oil

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Gingivitis
Oral Microbial Colonization
Dental Plaque
Interventions
Other: distilled water
Other: sesame oil
Registration Number
NCT06327841
Lead Sponsor
Medical University Innsbruck
Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trials to learn about potential additives in reducing dental plaque. The main questions it aims to answer is:

• is there a difference in the plaque reducing effect of oil pulling with sesame oil compared to rinsing with distilled water? Participants will rinse with 15 ml of their allocated liquid for 15 min every morning for 8 weeks.

Researchers will compare sesame oil against distilled water to see if there is a difference in the plaque reducing effect.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria
  • age ≥ 18 years
  • contractual capability
  • the presence of ≥ 10 teeth,
  • community periodontal index of treatment needs (CPITN) grade 1 or 2
Exclusion Criteria
  • missing consent
  • community periodontal index of treatment needs (CPITN) grade 0, 3 or 4
  • pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • systemic diseases or conditions that are associated with an increased risk of infection or necessitate concomitant antibiotic therapy with dental treatment
  • mental and behavioral disorders that impede (verbal) communication
  • allergy against sesame(oil)
  • intake of antibiotics 6 months prior to or during study duration
  • intake of medication potentially influencing gingival inflammation or bleeding (e.g. anticoagulants, cortisone)
  • infectious diseases (e.g. HIV, hepatitis B or C)
  • fixed orthodontic appliances
  • ongoing oil pulling or mouth rinsing
  • adult guardianship
  • insufficient nasal breathing

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
distilled waterdistilled water8 weeks rinsing with distilled water 15ml 15min every morning
sesame oilsesame oil8 weeks oil pulling with sesame oil 15ml 15min every morning
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Rustogi Modified Navy Plaque Index (RMNPI)first follow up after 4 weeks, full study duration 8 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Gingival Index (GI)first follow up after 4 weeks, full study duration 8 weeks
Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP)first follow up after 4 weeks, full study duration 8 weeks
microbial analysisfirst follow up after 4 weeks, full study duration 8 weeks
Interview halitosis, xerostomiafirst follow up after 4 weeks, full study duration 8 weeks

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Medical University

🇦🇹

Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria

© Copyright 2025. All Rights Reserved by MedPath