Anti-plaque effectiveness from Oil Pulling

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Oral Health; Plant Oils; D009909

• Registration Number: RBR-3wvbvx7
• Lead Sponsor: Jéssica Gomes Alcoforado de Melo

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2021-11-23
• Study Start: 2022-02-18
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruitment completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

No signs of gingival inflammation: bleeding on probing in 10% or more of the sites and probing depth = 3 mm;
- Biofilm accumulation with score = 1;
- Do not use orthodontic appliance or removable prosthesis;
-Have = 22 teeth present in the mouth;
-Be healthy systemically.
-No allergy to coconut oil, sesame oil and chlorhexidine.
-Agree to participate in the research by signing the Informed Consent Form and having received, verbally and in writing by the researchers, all information and clarifications.

Exclusion Criteria

- Had been treated with antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs in the last six months;
- Smokers, pregnant and lactating women;
- History of use of antimicrobial mouthwashes, gels or chewing gums in the last three months;
- History in the last few months of any dental condition that needed immediate attention (abscess, pericoronitis, edema, periodontal disease)
- Teeth with probing depth = 4 mm with signs of gingival inflammation;
- Teeth with gingival retraction = 2 mm.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The oil pulling mouthwash has a good anti-plaque action, being compatible with the action of 0.12% chlorhexidine.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Sesame oil has adverse effects, but less than chlorhexidine.