Dental Plaque, Oral Hygiene
Conditions
Keywords
Chlorhexidine, Oil pulling, Plaque Regrowth model, Coconut oil, Digital spectrophotometer
Brief summary
The objectives of this study were to evaluate the inhibitory effect on plaque and the tooth discoloration associated with agents used in the chemical plaque control of oil pulling in comparison with chlorhexidine-containing mouthwash and water in a four-day plaque regrowth model. One hundred dentistry students were included in this randomized, parallel-group, placebo-controlled clinical study. In this study, participants were divided into 5 equal groups: Group 1: Gargling with 0.2% chlorhexidine; Group 2: Oil pulling with coconut oil; Group 3: Oil pulling with black cumin oil; Group 4: Oil pulling with terebinth oil; Group 4: Gargling with distilled water. Participants were instructed to refrain from mechanical oral hygiene and rinse only with the allocated mouth rinse during the four-day period. The differences in plaque index, gingival index, and tooth discoloration were evaluated in the study.
Interventions
DRUGChlorhexidine
Gargling with 10 mL 0.2% Chlorhexidine
OTHEROil Pulling
In oil pulling therapy, a tablespoon of edible oil is placed in the mouth and swirled between the teeth for 15 to 20 minutes
OTHERDistilled Water
Gargling with 10 mL distilled water
Sponsors
Ataturk University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
TRIPLE (Subject, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 25 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Without systemic disease, * Had at least 24 teeth, and * Without fixed or removable prostheses or orthodontic appliances
Exclusion criteria
* Individuals with a history of systemic or topical oral antimicrobial therapy use in the last 3 months * Individuals with an allergy to any ingredient used in the study * Smokers * Pregnant or breastfeeding women * Individuals with ≥2 mm gingival recession
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Plaque | Day 4 | Plaque scores recorded by using the Quigley-Hein and Turesky plaque index (Q-H). |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Tooth Color | Day 1- Day 4 | The tooth color was determined with a digital spectrophotometer |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed