Plaque Reduction Sesame Oil

Medical University Innsbruck40 enrolled

Overview

The goal of this clinical trials to learn about potential additives in reducing dental plaque. The main questions it aims to answer is: • is there a difference in the plaque reducing effect of oil pulling with sesame oil compared to rinsing with distilled water? Participants will rinse with 15 ml of their allocated liquid for 15 min every morning for 8 weeks. Researchers will compare sesame oil against distilled water to see if there is a difference in the plaque reducing effect.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Dental Plaque Gingivitis Oral Microbial Colonization

Interventions

sesame oilOTHER

15min of oil pulling with 15ml sesame oil for 8 weeks

distilled waterOTHER

15min rinsing with 15ml distilled water for 8 weeks

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 99 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * age ≥ 18 years * contractual capability * the presence of ≥ 10 teeth, * community periodontal index of treatment needs (CPITN) grade 1 or 2 Exclusion Criteria: * missing consent * community periodontal index of treatment needs (CPITN) grade 0, 3 or 4 * pregnancy or breastfeeding * systemic diseases or conditions that are associated with an increased risk of infection or necessitate concomitant antibiotic therapy with dental treatment * mental and behavioral disorders that impede (verbal) communication * allergy against sesame(oil) * intake of antibiotics 6 months prior to or during study duration * intake of medication potentially influencing gingival inflammation or bleeding (e.g. anticoagulants, cortisone) * infectious diseases (e.g. HIV, hepatitis B or C) * fixed orthodontic appliances * ongoing oil pulling or mouth rinsing * adult guardianship * insufficient nasal breathing

Locations (1)

Medical University

Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria