Key Takeaway
Oil pulling with sesame oil was as effective as chlorhexidine mouthwash in reducing plaque and gingivitis over 10 days.
Summary
This triple-blind randomized controlled trial compared oil pulling to chlorhexidine mouthwash for plaque-induced gingivitis.
Both groups showed similar significant reductions in plaque index, modified gingival scores, and total bacterial colony counts, establishing oil pulling as a viable alternative.
Methods
- Triple-blind RCT
- 20 adolescent subjects
- 10-day intervention
- Oil pulling vs chlorhexidine
Key Results
- Equal plaque reduction
- Similar gingivitis improvement
- Reduced bacterial counts
- No adverse effects
Limitations
- Small sample size
- Short study duration
- Adolescent subjects only