Plaque Induced Gingivitis
Conditions
Keywords
gingivitis, chlorhexidine, coconut oil, dental plaque , oral hygiene, periodontal diseases
Brief summary
This randomized clinical trial aims to compare the efficacy of chlorhexidine and coconut oil in plaque-induced gingivitis patients. The study seeks to determine whether coconut oil pulling can provide comparable anti-plaque and anti-inflammatory effects to chlorhexidine mouthwash while producing fewer side effects. A total of 80 participants who diagnosed as plaque induced gingivitis will be randomly allocated into two equal groups (coconut and chlorhexidine). Clinical parameters, including Plaque Index and Gingival Index, will be assessed at baseline, day 7, day 14, and day 21 to evaluate changes in plaque and gingival inflammation following the interventions.
Interventions
Participants will use 0.12% chlorhexidine mouthwash twice daily for 21 days.
OTHERcoconut oil pulling
Participants will rinse with coconut oil once daily for 10-15 minutes for 21 days.
Sponsors
Liaquat College of Medicine and Dentistry
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
Group A: CONTROL GROUP Participants will receive a 420ml(10 x42) ml opaque plastic bottle containing 0.12% chlorhexidine (CHX). They will be instructed to rinse 30sec with 10ml of the solution after brushing twice daily (morning after toothbrush and at night after tooth brush) for 3 weeks . Group B: TEST GROUP Participants will receive a 210 ml(10x21) ml opaque plastic bottle with a solution for cold pressed 100% original coconut oil pulling. They will be advised to rinse with two teaspoons(5ml each) until their mouth is half-filled, then swish the oil left to right and front to back until it turns milky white and thin before spitting it out. This procedure will be done on an empty stomach in the morning for 3 weeks.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
20 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
1. Individual aged between 22-60years. 2. Individual who have retained 28 no of teeth in the mouth. 3. Individuals who have diagnosed as plaque induced gingivitis along with mild to moderate gingival inflammation.
Exclusion criteria
1. Individual who have any systemic medical illness 2. Multiple extractions, overhang restoration, wearing any appliance 3. Periodontal problem with pocket depth more than 3mm 4. Current or recent history of antibiotic consumption 5. Non compliance that is unable to maintain their hygiene -
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reduction in Gingival Inflammation | Baseline, Day 7, Day 14, and Day 21 | To assess the gingival inflammation using Gingival Index scores in participants receiving chlorhexidine mouthwash and coconut oil pulling therapy |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reduction in Dental Plaque | Baseline, Day 7, Day 14, and Day 21 | Evaluation of dental plaque accumulation using Plaque Index scores among study participants. |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed