Health Condition 1: K050- Acute gingivitis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Pulling oil mouthwash: Commercially available Pulling Oil mouthwash as per the manufacturer s recommendations, swishing the oil for 10 minutes daily for two weeks.
Control Intervention1
Sponsors
Dr Poonam Narang
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria for this study include adults aged 18 60 years with mild-to-moderate plaque-induced gingivitis who are systemically healthy and have not undergone dental scaling in the last three months. Additionally, participants must be willing to provide informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria include individuals with chronic periodontitis or systemic conditions, pregnant or lactating women, smokers or those with tobacco-related habits, and individuals with known allergies to coconut oil or chlorhexidine.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcomes of this study include the reduction in Plaque Index (PI) and Gingival Index (GI) scores in both groups over time, along with the identification of the antibacterial efficacy of pulling oil compared to chlorhexidine.Timepoint: These outcomes will be assessed at baseline, 7th day, and 14th day to evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The secondary outcomes focus on identifying safer alternatives to conventional mouthwashes for managing plaque-induced gingivitis and improving the understanding of the role of pulling oil in oral hygiene practices. These findings will help assess the long-term potential of pulling oil as an adjunctive oral care solution.Timepoint: These outcomes will be assessed at baseline, 7th day, and 14th day to evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactPoonam
Government Dental College Raipur CG
Outcome results
None listed