Oil pulling as an adjunct to improve oral health in orthodontic patients: A clinicomicrobial study

Kolhe, Shweta Abhijit; Patani, Sheetal; Gulve, Nitin; Pawar, Rakesh Ashok; Dhope, S. V.; Gajeshwar, Harshal

doi:10.4103/ijor.ijor_34_19

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“…Scientific basis behind oil pulling has not yet been established but various studies have positively reported its efficacy in maintenance of oral hygiene. A study conducted by Kolhe SA et al (2019) in orthodontic patients comparing sesame oil and CHX reports significant improvement in oral health status due to oil pulling and advocates its use as a preventive oral health practice [9] . Study by Asokan et al (2008) showed reduction in dental caries incidence due to reduction in S.mutans counts in plaque and saliva of patients doing oil pulling [10] .…”

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Comparative efficacy of oil pulling and chlorhexidine on oral hygiene maintenance among orthodontic patients with plaque induced gingivitis: A randomized cross-over study

Bhansali,

Indurkar,

Khachane

2023

Int. J. Appl. Dent. Sci.

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Introduction: Oil pulling is described in ayurvedic literature as an oral hygiene practice. Chlorhexidine (CHX) is considered as the "gold standard" among mouthwashes. Aim: To compare the efficacy of oil pulling and chlorhexidine mouthwash on oral hygiene maintenance and plaque control among patients of age group 14-25 years with gingivitis undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment. Methods: A total of 30 subjects undergoing fixed orthodontic therapy with mild to moderate plaque induced gingivitis in the age group of 14-25 years were recruited and were randomly divided into 2 groups each with 15 subjects. Gingival and plaque status was assessed. Group A subjects were advised oil pulling with coconut oil and Group B subjects were advised to use chlorhexidine gluconate 0.12% as an adjuvant along with routine tooth brushing for 15 days. After a relapse period of 7 days, the groups were crossed over. The indices were again recorded at the end of 15 days, after 7 days of washout period and after 15 days of cross over period. Conclusion: Oil pulling can be an effective alternative to CHX for routine oral hygiene practices.

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Comparative efficacy of oil pulling and chlorhexidine on oral hygiene maintenance among orthodontic patients with plaque induced gingivitis: A randomized cross-over study

Bhansali,

Indurkar,

Khachane

2023

Int. J. Appl. Dent. Sci.

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“…Oil pulling is the traditional Ayurvedic practice of gargling with oil to prevent decay, foul breath, bleeding gums, and cracked lips, in addition to strengthening teeth, gums, and jaws. It is known to have therapeutic local as well as systemic effects and is considered an effective alternative to CHX for routine oral hygiene practices [ 6 , 8 ]. The procedure of oil pulling involves swishing a measured volume of oil around the mouth for a period, forcing the oil in between all the teeth and around the mouth.…”

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Effects of Oil Pulling and Chlorhexidine Mouth Rinse on the Force Decay of Orthodontic Elastomeric Chains: A Comparative In Vitro Study

Sivaraman,

UB,

Prabu

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Background and objectives: Oil pulling is a traditional Indian folk remedy for maintaining oral hygiene among orthodontic patients. This study aimed to assess the effects of oil pulling and compare them with those of chlorhexidine (CHX) and distilled water on the force decay of elastomeric chains. Methods: Twenty-one samples were tested in three groups. Each of these groups contained seven samples per group. The samples evaluated contained distilled water, 0.2% CHX, and sesame oil. The samples were dipped in various mouth rinses, and force degradation was measured using a dynamometer (dynamic universal testing machine, Instron 8801, Instron, Norwood, MA) during days 0, 1, 7, 14, 21, and 28. The significance level was considered at 1%. Results: Force degradation was observed more in distilled water, followed by sesame oil, and less in CHX at the end of 28 days. Significant differences in values (p < 0.01) were found among the three groups in all the timelines in the study except on days 14 and 21. Conclusion: Chlorhexidine showed the least amount of force decay, followed by oil pulling and distilled water. However, if oil pulling is practiced daily as a household remedy along with regular oral hygiene practices, it can save time and money and enhance general health.

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Influence of Different Mouth Rinsing Agents on Friction During Sliding Mechanics Between Orthodontic Metal Brackets and Stainless Steel Archwire: A Comparative In Vitro Study

Himabindu,

Venkata Prasanna,

Vamsi Krishna Reddy

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Aim and objectives The aim of this in-vitro study is to evaluate and compare the effect of various mouth rinsing agents on frictional resistance through sliding mechanics among orthodontic metal brackets and stainless steel (SS) archwire. Materials and methods Each group comprised 15 samples of maxillary first premolar pre-adjusted edgewise SS movable, un-bonded brackets (Koden Inc., United States) which were welded with a power arm, where 100 g of the load was suspended. Brackets were ligated with elastic modules (Koden Inc., United States) onto the perspex sheet along with 0.019" x 0.025” SS archwire (Classic Orthodontics, United States) and were suspended from the upper component of the Instron machine. The coefficient of friction was tested in dry conditions (control), artificial saliva (AS) (Wet Mouth, ICPA Health Product Ltd., India), 0.2% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) mouthwash (Hexidine, ICPA Health Product Ltd., India), 0.05% sodium fluoride (NaF) mouthwash (ACT Anti-Cavity Fluoride Mouthwash, Sanofi Company, United States), charcoal (CC) mouthwash (Hello Activated Charcoal Extra Freshening Mouthwash, Hello Products LLC, United States) and ozone-infused oil-pulling solution with coconut oil (O 3 ) (O 3 Essentials, Health Ranger Store, United States). In order to calculate the coefficient of friction, 50 L was added to the test sample while moving at a 5 mm/min crosshead speed. The groups were compared using the one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and Tukey's post hoc analysis was performed for multiple pairwise comparisons. Results The coefficient of friction with the highest mean values was observed with the control group (2.01), followed by AS (1.79), and the least with O 3 (1.15). Statistically significant differences were observed with almost all groups of mouth rinsing agents, but NaF is significant with CHG and CC. However, CHG did not have any significant difference from CC. Conclusions Lower coefficient of frictional values were observed with the ozone-infused oil-pulling solution with coconut oil during sliding mechanics between metal brackets and stainless steel archwire. Almost all the mouth rinsing agents showed a significantly different coefficient of friction value.

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Oil pulling as an adjunct to improve oral health in orthodontic patients: A clinicomicrobial study

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References 12 publications

Comparative efficacy of oil pulling and chlorhexidine on oral hygiene maintenance among orthodontic patients with plaque induced gingivitis: A randomized cross-over study

Comparative efficacy of oil pulling and chlorhexidine on oral hygiene maintenance among orthodontic patients with plaque induced gingivitis: A randomized cross-over study

Effects of Oil Pulling and Chlorhexidine Mouth Rinse on the Force Decay of Orthodontic Elastomeric Chains: A Comparative In Vitro Study

Influence of Different Mouth Rinsing Agents on Friction During Sliding Mechanics Between Orthodontic Metal Brackets and Stainless Steel Archwire: A Comparative In Vitro Study

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