Oral Health
Conditions
Brief summary
The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of a commercially-available oil rinse product (PerioPull™) on parameters of dental health among a sample of adults. PerioPull™ is commercially available and sold primarily from clinicians' offices. A 12-week pilot study will be conducted to achieve the purpose of this study. The research team hypothesizes that PerioPull™ will improve a variety of validated markers of dental health that are commonly used in clinical practice.
Detailed description
Patients that suffer from dental health issues often have a deeper than normal pocket depth. These pockets can become filled with infection causing bacteria causing inflammation around the tooth leading to periodontal disease. The current recommendations are to brush with Sensodyne, use a special mouthwash, do not brush as hard, or use an electric toothbrush. PerioPull™ is a natural oil rinse formula to support overall oral/gum health, tooth stains, and natural teeth whitening. This formula contains specific nutrients that have been previously studied and shown to be efficacious in oral health These actions do not have any known side effects, which present an advantage over standard dental treatments with fluoride, chlorhexidine, hydrogen peroxide and other chemicals. This oil rinse formula is a commercially available product sold primarily from physicians' offices. As indicated in the ingredient list provided below, PerioPull™ includes Medium Chain Triglycerides (C8, C10, C12) (from coconut oil), Bixa orellana (Annatto) Seed Extract (GG-Gold®), Natural Mint Flavor, Bromelain, Ubiquionone, Delta Tocotrienols. The proposed study is a 12-week pilot study of PerioPull™. Eligible participants will be recruited from within the clinical practice of the periodontist. Study outcomes will consist of parameters of dental health among a sample of adults. These outcomes will be collected during a dental visit and assessed at baseline, six weeks, and at the conclusion of the 12-week clinical trial. Oral samples that are obtained during clinical visits will be sent to lab utilized by participating clinical practices for analysis of study outcomes. The outcomes in this clinical trial have been studied in previous clinical trials among dental patients. One oral sample at each of the three study visits is all that is required to collect outcomes. All study outcomes will be measurements and testing during three dental visits spaced 6 weeks apart. These are typical assessments in routine clinical practice.
Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTPerioPull™
PerioPull™ is a natural oil rinse formula to support overall oral/gum health, tooth stains, and natural teeth whitening. PerioPull™ includes Medium Chain Triglycerides (C8, C10, C12) (from coconut oil), Bixa orellana (Annatto) Seed Extract (GG-Gold®), Natural Mint Flavor, Bromelain, Ubiquinone, Delta Tocotrienols.
Sponsors
Designs for Health
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
The proposed study is a 12-week pilot study of PerioPull™. Eligible participants will be recruited from within the clinical practice of the periodontist. All study outcomes will be measurements and testing during three dental visits spaced 6 weeks apart. These are typical assessments in routine clinical practice. All study outcomes are described in detail in an ensuing section.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Plaque index of at least 1 * Gingival index of at least 1 * Pocket depth no greater than 5 mm * Able to understand and write English * Voluntarily consent to the study and understand its nature and purpose including potential risks and side effects * Maintain current dental hygiene routine * Bleeding on probing
Exclusion criteria
* Current daily use of any products containing the nutrients and/or herbs in the study product * Known allergies to any substance in the study product * Current daily tobacco smoker * Currently pregnant or lactating women or women planning to become pregnant in the next 12 weeks * Active oral infection (ie. herpes, candida) * Recently on antibiotics (past 3 months) * Undergone recent periodontal therapy (last 6 months)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Plaque Index | Baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks | Assesses the amount of dental plaque visible on the vestibular and lingual surfaces of all teeth, except the third molars. The bacterial plaque developer solution was used to define cumulative amounts of plaque with criteria from 0 to 5. Once the values of the individual teeth are recorded, they are added and divided by the number of teeth examined to obtain the plaque index of each patient. |
| Gingival Index | Baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks | A method of recording the clinical severity of gingival inflammation. It is based upon probe measurement of periodontal pockets and on gingival tissue status. |
| Pocket Depth | Baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks | A measurement in millimeters of the depth from the gingival margin to the epithelial attachment in unhealthy gingival tissue. The pocket depth usually consists of depths great than 3 mm. pocket. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Intraoral Photos | Baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks | Photos taken of the teeth, gums, and oral tissue. These may be a single tooth, a group of teeth, or any area of the mouth. Intraoral photos help establish a baseline for all dental conditions and are used as a tool to monitor any recession or suspicious lesions. |
| MyPerioPath® | Baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks | Used test for the detection of oral pathogens that cause gum disease and threaten oral & systemic health. It provides early warning of oral pathogens to enable the personalization of periodontal treatment. This test is non-invasive oral rinse collection (OralDNA® Labs) |
Countries
United States
Contacts
Primary ContactMichael Jurgelewicz, DC
Backup ContactChris D'Adamo, PhD
Outcome results
None listed