Comparison of antibacterial efficacy of coconut oil and chlorhexidine on Streptococcus mutans: An : An in vivo study study

Peedikayil, Faizal C; Remy, Vimal; John, Seena; Chandru, TP; Sreenivasan, Prathima; Bijapur, Gufran Ahmed

doi:10.4103/2231-0762.192934

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“…A study by Peedikayil et al on children aged 8−12 also showed that VCO is as effective as chlorhexidine in decreasing the number of S. mutans in saliva and plaque [11]. However, in this study, the antibacterial effect of 12.5% CO mouthwash was not observed.…”

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“…that compared the effectivity of VCO, chlorhexidine, and aquades in decreasing the colony counts of S. mutans. It showed that VCO and chlorhexidine could significantly decrease colony counts of S. mutans, while there was no decrease in S. mutans colony counts after using aquades [11].…”

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confidence: 96%

“…The lauric acid content of coconut oil can easily react with saliva, which is alkalic, and form lauric sodium, the main content of soap; this accounts for the cleaning action and decrease in plaque accumulation [3,10,11].…”

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Effect of 12.5% Virgin Coconut Oil (Cocos Nucifera) Mouthwash on Plaque Index of Fixed Prosthetic Denture Users

2018

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Objective: To find out the difference in the plaque index scores of FPD users before and after using a 12.5% VCO mouthwash. Methods:The plaque index measurement of an abutment tooth was taken on 40 subjects with FPD in both test and control groups. Subjects used a 12.5% VCO mouthwash or aquades twice a day for 4 days after brushing their teeth. Statistical analysis of the measurement result of the plaque index scores before and after using the coconut oil mouthwash was done using the Wilcoxon test.Results: There is a statistically significant difference in the plaque index scores of FPD users before and after using the 12.5% VCO mouthwash with a statistically significant decrease in plaque index scores among restoration margin locations and tooth brushing habits, but not among age and gender groups. Conclusion:Using a 12.5% VCO mouthwash may decrease the plaque index of fixed prosthetic denture users.

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Effect of 12.5% Virgin Coconut Oil (Cocos Nucifera) Mouthwash on Plaque Index of Fixed Prosthetic Denture Users

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“…count. 43 Another randomized controlled study was done by Kaushik et al in 2016 with a sample size of 60. The subjects were divided into three groups, Group A: Oil pulling, Group B: Chlorhexidine, and Group C: Distilled water.…”

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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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“…Another in vivo study comparing the antibacterial efficacy of Coconut oil and Chlorhexidine on Streptococcus mutans, concluded that Coconut oil has the same effect as Chlorhexidine on SM (21) .…”

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Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Effect of Coconut and Nigella Sativa Oils on Streptococcous Mutans, Lactobacilli and Candida Albicans an Invitro-Study

El-Sayed

El-Dokky

Eissa

2017

Egyptian Dental Journal

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Back to nature is the concept that most of workers in the medical and dental fields are searching for nowadays. Coconut oil and Nigella sativa are used to treat a wide range of health problems. In the dental field they had been documented to possess an inhibitory effect on some oral cariogenic microorganisms. Aim: Thus, the aim of the current study was to evaluate the antibacterial effect of Coconut and Nigella Sativa oils on Streptococcus mutans, Lactobacilli and Candida albicans as a natural mean for prophylaxis against dental caries. Materials and methods: Two herbal oils (Coconut and Nigella sativa) and Chlorhexidine gluconate 0.2% as a positive control were used in this study. Streptococcus mutans, Lactobacilli, and Candida albicans were isolated and incubated. Growth inhibitory effect of the tested materials was evaluated by direct contact method for each microorganism separately by adding 0.5 ml. of the tested material to each organism in a sterile tube and incubated at 37°C aerobically for Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans and anaerobically for Lactobacilli then the tested microorganisms were spread on specific media. The count of the microorganisms was expressed as CFU/plate and recorded after 2 and 24 hours. Results: Coconut oil showed marked % of reduction on both SM and Candida albiacans (89.3 % and 87.3 %) after 24 hours contact period. Nigella Sativa oil showed marked reduction on SM after 2 hours only (68.33%) with no effect on Candida albicans. Both oils had no effect on LB. The highest % of reduction of all tested microorganisms was recorded with Chlorhexidine. Conclusions: Coconut oil has a great inhibitory effect on both SM and Candida albicans with this effect extending by time, but no effect on LB. Nigella sativa oil has an inhibitory effect on SM over a short contact period, but this effect decreased and even vanished by time, but it has no effect on neither Candida albicans nor LB. Chlorhexidine showed the most superior results on all tested microorganisms.

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Comparison of antibacterial efficacy of coconut oil and chlorhexidine on Streptococcus mutans: An : An in vivo study study

Cited by 42 publications

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Effect of 12.5% Virgin Coconut Oil (Cocos Nucifera) Mouthwash on Plaque Index of Fixed Prosthetic Denture Users

Effect of 12.5% Virgin Coconut Oil (Cocos Nucifera) Mouthwash on Plaque Index of Fixed Prosthetic Denture Users

Role of Coconut Oil Pulling On Oral Health – An Overview

Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Effect of Coconut and Nigella Sativa Oils on Streptococcous Mutans, Lactobacilli and Candida Albicans an Invitro-Study

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