Journal of Research and Advancement in Dentistry
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Year : 2017
Volume : Volume 7
Issue : Issue 1
Address for correspondence :
Dr. Gaurav Girdhar
drgauravgirdhar@gmail.com
Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of oil pulling with sesame oil on plaque induced gingivitis and to compare its efficacy with chlorhexidine mouthwash. Materials and Methods: A total of 20 age-matched male and females with plaque-induced gingivitis were selected for this study. They were divided randomly into the 1) Study or oil pulling group (Group A) and 2) Control or chlorhexidine group (Group B). The plaque index and modified gingival index scores were recorded in individual case records by a periodontist. A total of 20 subjects with almost equal baseline mean scores were chosen for the study. Each subject was assigned a specific number and simple random sampling was done using a table of random numbers. Group A (study group-oil pulling) included 10 subjects and Group B (control groupchlorhexidine) included 10 subjects. These samples were immediately transferred to the laboratory in saline. The plaque samples were used to identify the microorganisms and to measure the total colony count of the aerobic microorganism’s present. The study group was subjected to oil pulling with sesame oil and the control group was given 0.12% chlorhexidine mouthwash for 1 minute every day in the morning before brushing for 10 days. The participants of both the groups were allowed to brush their teeth once daily as per their daily home oral hygiene schedule. Reassessment of the index scores and collection of plaque for measuring the colony count of the aerobic microorganisms was done after 15 days. Result: There was a statistically significant reduction of the pre- and post-values of the plaque and modified gingival index scores in both the study and control groups (P < 0.001 in both). There was a considerable reduction in the total colony count of aerobic microorganisms present in both the groups. Conclusion: The oil pulling therapy showed a reduction in the plaque index, modified gingival scores, and total colony count of aerobic microorganisms in the plaque of people with plaque-induced gingivitis.
Keywords: Oil Pulling, gingivitis, Periodontal disease.
