Comparing the effectiveness of Oil mouth rinsing and chlorhexidine mouth rinsing on inflammation of gums.

Phase 3

Completed

Conditions: Plaque Induced Gingivitis

Registration Number: CTRI/2018/02/011738

Lead Sponsor: SHWETA SHARDA

Brief Summary: ***Background and Objectives:*** Mechanical plaque removal is not sufficientto eliminate gingival inflammation. Studies show Chlorhexidine to be most effective adjunct intreating gingivitis. However, due to its reported side effects of toothdiscoloration and altered taste sensation, equally effective herbalalternatives with minimal side-effects are now being explored. Ayurvedic textclaims oil pulling to be a highly effective adjunct to reduce gingivalinflammation. Due to the limited studies that have been documented on oilpulling therapy for reducing gingival inflammation, more clinical trials areneeded to prove its efficacy before it can be recommended as an effectiveadjunct. This study was thus conducted to compare the efficacy of oil pullingwith chlorhexidine on plaque induced gingivitis.

***Methodology:*** Thisrandomized, examiner blind, parallel 3-cell study was conducted with a followup period of 30 days. At the initial visit, the gingival and plaque scores in78 subjects were recorded using Loe and Silness Gingival index and Turesky,Gilmore, Glickman modification of Quigley Hein plaque index respectively. Thiswas followed by a random allocation of the study subjects into 3 groups:Coconut Oil, Sesame Oil and 0.12% Chlorhexidine mouthrinse. The subjects weresubsequently recalled after 15 days and 30 days for re-evaluation. Thedata recorded was subjected to one-way ANOVA test, Schiffe post hoc test andStudent ttest using SPSS version 19.0 software.

***Results****:* The mean percentage reduction ingingivitis scores after a 30 day period in subjects using Coconut Oil was24.84%, in Sesame Oil was 11.74% and in 0.12% Chlorhexidine was 24.91%. Coconutoil was seen to be as effective as 0.12% Chlorhexidine in reducing gingivitis(p>0.05) but sesame oil showed a statistically significant difference ascompared to chlorhexidine (p<0.05).

***Interpretation and Conclusion:*** Oil pulling using Coconut Oil is asefficacious as Chlorhexidine in reducing plaque induced gingivitis.

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Completed

Sex: All

Target Recruitment: 75

Inclusion Criteria

1.A minimum of 20 sound natural teeth with scorable facial and lingual surfaces.
2.Willingness to read, understand and sign the informed consent form.
3.Male and female subjects between 18-50 years in good general health.
4.Subject with good periodontal health with pockets < 6mm.
5.A gingival index score of â‰¥1.0. 6.A plaque index score of â‰¥1.5. 7.Availability for the entire study duration.

Exclusion Criteria

1.Destructive periodontal disease.
2.Significant soft tissue pathology, systemically related gingival enlargement / severe gingivitis.
3.History of diabetes, hepatic, renal disease or other serious medical condition and transmissible disease.
4.Orthodontic appliance or any kind of fixed or removable appliances.
5.History of allergies to dental products or their ingredients.
6.Pregnant and breast feeding women.
7.History of adverse habits like smoking and tobacco chewing.
8.Undergoing antibiotic, steroid therapy or any anti-inflammatory drugs in the preceding month.

Study & Design

Study Type: Interventional

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Gingivitis - measured by Modified Loe and Silness Gingival Index.	15th day and 30th day post-intervention.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Dental Plaque - Measured by Tureskey Glickman and Gilmore modification of Quigley Hen Plaque Index.	15th day and 30th day post intervention.

Trial Locations

Locations (1): SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital
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Dharwad, KARNATAKA, India
SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital
🇮🇳Dharwad, KARNATAKA, India
SHWETA SHARDA
Principal investigator
9731278744
shwetasharda1989@gmail.com