Effect of Virgin Coconut Oil Pulling in Comparison with Palm Oil Pulling on Gingival Health and Plaque Microorganisms

Not Applicable

Active, not recruiting

• Conditions: Moderate to severe gingivitis patients; Gingival disease; Mouthwashes; Periodontal index; Dental plaque index; Antimicrobial agents; Colony count

• Registration Number: TCTR20180515003
• Lead Sponsor: Faculty Research Fund, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Completion: 2016-12-07
• Study Start: 2018-05-15
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Active, not recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 42

Inclusion Criteria

Subjects who have moderate to severe gingivitis, assessing by the Gingival Index (GI) (Löe & Silness, 1963), and agree to avoid from any dental treatment during study period.

Exclusion Criteria

Subjects who are allergic to oil, undergoing an orthodontics treatment, smokers, using mouthwash and have history of systemic diseases.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Effect of Oil pulling on gingival health and plaque microorganisms Before and after intervention (28 days) Gingival index and plaque index Periodontal probing (grading according to index criteria), salivary

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Comparison of the effect between virgin coconut oil pulling and palm oil pulling on oral health After intervention for 28 days Gingival index and plaque index Periodontal probing (grading according to index criteria), salivary