Dental Plaque, Gingivitis, Oral Microbial Colonization
Conditions
Brief summary
The goal of this clinical trials to learn about potential additives in reducing dental plaque. The main questions it aims to answer is: • is there a difference in the plaque reducing effect of oil pulling with sesame oil compared to rinsing with distilled water? Participants will rinse with 15 ml of their allocated liquid for 15 min every morning for 8 weeks. Researchers will compare sesame oil against distilled water to see if there is a difference in the plaque reducing effect.
Interventions
OTHERsesame oil
15min of oil pulling with 15ml sesame oil for 8 weeks
OTHERdistilled water
15min rinsing with 15ml distilled water for 8 weeks
Sponsors
Medical University Innsbruck
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* age ≥ 18 years * contractual capability * the presence of ≥ 10 teeth, * community periodontal index of treatment needs (CPITN) grade 1 or 2
Exclusion criteria
* missing consent * community periodontal index of treatment needs (CPITN) grade 0, 3 or 4 * pregnancy or breastfeeding * systemic diseases or conditions that are associated with an increased risk of infection or necessitate concomitant antibiotic therapy with dental treatment * mental and behavioral disorders that impede (verbal) communication * allergy against sesame(oil) * intake of antibiotics 6 months prior to or during study duration * intake of medication potentially influencing gingival inflammation or bleeding (e.g. anticoagulants, cortisone) * infectious diseases (e.g. HIV, hepatitis B or C) * fixed orthodontic appliances * ongoing oil pulling or mouth rinsing * adult guardianship * insufficient nasal breathing
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Rustogi Modified Navy Plaque Index (RMNPI) | first follow up after 4 weeks, full study duration 8 weeks |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Gingival Index (GI) | first follow up after 4 weeks, full study duration 8 weeks |
| microbial analysis | first follow up after 4 weeks, full study duration 8 weeks |
| Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP) | first follow up after 4 weeks, full study duration 8 weeks |
| Interview halitosis, xerostomia | first follow up after 4 weeks, full study duration 8 weeks |
Countries
Austria
Outcome results
None listed