Comparative Evaluation of Antiplaque Efficacy of Coconut Oil Pulling and a Placebo, Among Dental College Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Nagilla, Jithender; Kulkarni, Suhas; Madupu, Padma Reddy; Doshi, Dolar; Bandari, Srikanth Reddy; Srilatha, Adepu

doi:10.7860/jcdr/2017/26656.10563

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“…The results showed significant decrease in the mean plaque scores and they concluded that oil pulling is effective in controlling plaque levels. 42 Earlier in 2016, Peedikayil conducted a study on a total of fifty female children aged between 8-12 years for the evaluation of the antibacterial efficacy of coconut oil in comparison with chlorhexidine mouthwash. The treatment regimen (swishing) continued for 30 days with coconut oil or with chlorhexidine.…”

Section: Studies Related To Effects Of Coconut Oil Pulling On Oral Hementioning

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Role of Coconut Oil Pulling On Oral Health – An Overview

Seher¹,

Hosein²,

Ahmed³

2018

J Pak Dent Assoc

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Oil pulling (extended mouth swishing) is a long-established ancient herbal practice that includes swishing of oil for a prolonged period in the mouth for maintaining better oral environment and providing systemic healthy effects. There are number of edible oils which are used in this therapy but the scientific evidence is limited. Recent literature shows that coconut is one of the most popular pulling oil amongst all. Coconut oil is effective against many oral and systemic conditions and also in bacterial and fungal infections because of the presence of lauric acid which is a major fatty acid component. This article reviews the literature regarding the mechanism, composition, benefits and scientific clinical studies related to coconut oil pulling therapy on oral health. KEY WORDS: oil pulling, coconut oil, lauric acid, monolaurin HOW TO CITE: Saher F, Hosein M, Ahmed J. Role of coconut oil pulling on oral health -an overview. J Pak Dent Assoc 2018;27(3):94-99.

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Section: Studies Related To Effects Of Coconut Oil Pulling On Oral Hementioning

confidence: 99%

Role of Coconut Oil Pulling On Oral Health – An Overview

Seher¹,

Hosein²,

Ahmed³

2018

J Pak Dent Assoc

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“…A total of four randomised-controlled studies were included in this systematic review [ 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 ] (Tables 3 and 4 ). All the published data described patients treated between 2015 and 2019.…”

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“…In three studies, this was compared to water as a control, and the other study used chlorhexidine. Only one study detailed clearly the complete oral hygiene adjustment during the study period and documented the advice given to participants to stop brushing for the study duration [9]. It was unclear what other oral hygiene habits were enforced in the other three studies.…”

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“…Two studies reported data on the plaque index score [8,9]. Nagilla et al found a statistically significant difference between the control group (CTRL) and coconut oil pulling intervention (OIL) (p¼<0.001).…”

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“…Due to the nature of the intervention and coconut oil having a distinct taste and consistency, it was expected that a number of the studies would have a high-level of risk of performance bias. Only one study demonstrated that measures had been sufficiently undertaken to adequately reduce this level of risk regarding the blinding of participants [9]. Selection bias was another area of concern.…”

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The effect of oil pulling with coconut oil to improve dental hygiene and oral health: A systematic review

Woolley

Gibbons

Patel

et al. 2020

Heliyon

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Objectives: Coconut oil is a cheap and accessible oil for many people around the world. There are numerous advocates for the practice of oil pulling to prevent common oral diseases. Therefore determining the effectiveness of oil pulling with coconut oil could potentially have monumental benefits. This review aimed to assess the effect of oil pulling with coconut oil in improving oral health and dental hygiene. Data: We included randomized controlled trials comparing the effect of oil pulling with coconut oil on improving oral health and dental hygiene. No meta-analysis was performed due to the clinical heterogeneity and differences in the reporting of data among the included studies. Sources: Six electronic databases were screened: PubMed, Medline, EMBASE, AMED, CENTRAL and CINAHL. Study selection: Electronic searches yielded 42 eligible studies, of which four RCTs including 182 participants were included. The studies lasted between 7 and 14 days. Significant differences were demonstrated for a reduction in salivary bacterial colony count (p ¼ 0.03) and plaque index score (p¼<0.001). One study also demonstrated a significant difference in staining compared to using Chlorhexidine (p ¼ 0.0002). However, data was insufficient for conclusive findings, the quality of studies was mixed and risk of bias was high. Conclusion: The limited evidence suggests that oil pulling with coconut oil may have a beneficial effect on improving oral health and dental hygiene. Future clinical trials are of merit considering the universal availability of the intervention. Prospective research should have a robust design with rigorous execution to provide a higher quality of evidence. Clinical significance: Oil pulling with coconut oil could be used as a adjunct to normal preventative regimes to improve oral health and dental hygiene although further studies are needed to determine the level of effectiveness.

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Comparison of the plaque regrowth inhibition effects of oil pulling therapy with sesame oil or coconut oil using 4‐day plaque regrowth study model: A randomized crossover clinical trial

Sezgin

Özgül

Maraş

et al. 2021

Int J Dental Hygiene

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Objectives The aim of this study was to compare the plaque‐inhibiting effects of oil pulling therapy with sesame oil or coconut oil using 4‐day plaque regrowth study model. Methods This clinical observer‐masked, randomized, crossover designed study involved 24 participants. The participants received professional prophylaxis in the preparatory period and after that subjects started to use the allocated mouthrinse (coconut oil or sesame oil). On day 5, periodontal clinical parameters including plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI), stain index (SI) and bleeding on probing (BOP) were recorded. Subjects underwent a 14‐day wash out period and then used the other mouthrinse for 4 days. Results Oil pulling therapy with coconut oil or sesame oil exhibited similar plaque regrowth inhibition (PI = 1.60 ± 0.28 and 1.49 ± 0.22, for oil pulling with coconut oil and sesame oil, respectively) and tooth staining (SI = 0.20 ± 0.11 and 0.21 ± 0.09, for oil pulling with coconut oil and sesame oil, respectively.) In addition, GI and BOP were similar in both groups (GI = 0.61 ± 0.19 and 0.69 ± 0.16; BOP = 0.09 ± 0.24 and 0.03 ± 0.03 for oil pulling with coconut oil and sesame oil, respectively). Conclusions Oil pulling therapy with coconut or sesame oil showed similar results in terms of plaque regrowth inhibition and tooth staining. According to the present results, both coconut oil and sesame oil can be used for oil pulling therapy with the aim of plaque regrowth inhibition.

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Comparative Evaluation of Antiplaque Efficacy of Coconut Oil Pulling and a Placebo, Among Dental College Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract: Oil pulling is effective in controlling plaque levels.

Cited by 12 publications

References 11 publications

Role of Coconut Oil Pulling On Oral Health – An Overview

Role of Coconut Oil Pulling On Oral Health – An Overview

The effect of oil pulling with coconut oil to improve dental hygiene and oral health: A systematic review

Comparison of the plaque regrowth inhibition effects of oil pulling therapy with sesame oil or coconut oil using 4‐day plaque regrowth study model: A randomized crossover clinical trial

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