The Effect of Coconut Oil pulling on Streptococcus mutans Count in Saliva in Comparison with Chlorhexidine Mouthwash

Kaushik, Mamta; Reddy, P. Sudhakar; Sharma, Rahul Swarup; Udameshi, Pooja; Mehra, Neha; Marwaha, Aditya

doi:10.5005/jp-journals-10024-1800

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“…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

2018

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“…Studies have been done on oil pulling and the results showed proves that the method is able to prevent many oral conditions by combating microbial growth in the mouth environment. In a study conducted [18], VCO used in oil pulling had reduced 22.79% colony growth of Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) while chlorohexidine showed 25.72% reduction of colonial growth. Among few studies conducted on coconut oil, sunflower oil, sesame oil, and other edible oils against chlorhexidine, results showed that oil pulling is able to reduce halitosis and reduce the bacteria count which causes it to drop to a significant amount, reducing gingivitis and plaque as effectively as chlorhexidine [18][19][20][21].…”

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“…In a study conducted [18], VCO used in oil pulling had reduced 22.79% colony growth of Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) while chlorohexidine showed 25.72% reduction of colonial growth. Among few studies conducted on coconut oil, sunflower oil, sesame oil, and other edible oils against chlorhexidine, results showed that oil pulling is able to reduce halitosis and reduce the bacteria count which causes it to drop to a significant amount, reducing gingivitis and plaque as effectively as chlorhexidine [18][19][20][21]. Furthermore, oil pulling has advantages over chlorhexidine that oil pulling does not leaves staining, no lingering aftertaste, and most importantly no allergy [19].…”

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“…Oil pulling is a practice originating from India which is adapted from Ayurveda medicinal system [16]. It requires an individual to use oil as mouth rinse for 3-20 minutes [17,18]. Studies have been done on oil pulling and the results showed proves that the method is able to prevent many oral conditions by combating microbial growth in the mouth environment.…”

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“…Furthermore, oil pulling has advantages over chlorhexidine that oil pulling does not leaves staining, no lingering aftertaste, and most importantly no allergy [19]. Although coconut oil exhibited a significant reduction in S. mutans count after oil pulling [18,21], the coconut oil needs to be pre-digested before consumption to make it more effective [19]. Against oral microflora, oil pulling is found to be effective due to the abundant presence of MCFA in coconut oil and VCO.…”

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Remineralization Evaluation of Cocos Nucifera Extracts via Element Quantification

Rahamat¹,

Manan²,

Abllah³

2018

Proceedings of the International Dental Conference of Sumatera Utara 2017 (IDCSU 2017)

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Abstract-Demineralization causes plaque calcium (Ca) to dissolve out from the enamel. Prolonged condition would allow enamel caries to worsen. To reverse the condition via remineralization, abundant of free available Ca and phosphorus (P) in the saliva are required. Thus, daily diet with high Ca and P content are important to ensure the continuous supply of Ca and P. Being one of Malaysia's major component of medical applications and daily consumptions, virgin coconut oil (VCO), coconut milk (CM), and coconut water (CW) are yet to be discovered their mineral content especially Ca and P. Hence, this study aims to evaluate the Ca and P content in VCO, CM, and CW. Inductive coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) was used in analyzing the Ca and P content in VCO, CM, and CW. After acid digestion (Method 3051a) using Teflon vessels under 170°C, the samples were diluted and the readings were compared. The Ca concentration in descending order VCO (0.47±0.15), CW (0.45±0.05) and CM (0.44±0.15), while P concentration in descending order is as follows CM (0.25±0.05), CW (0.09±0.05), and VCO (0.05±0.06). With no huge difference in Ca content, CM is considered to exhibit a high Ca and P content in total. In conclusion, CM exhibits a promising remineralization potential on enamel caries with high Ca and P content.

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High-resolution taxonomic examination of the oral microbiome after oil pulling with standardized sunflower seed oil and healthy participants: a pilot study

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Objectives We aimed at the high-resolution examination of the oral microbiome depending on oil pulling, compared it with saline pulling, and analyzed whether the method is capable of reducing the overall microbial burden of the oral cavity. Materials and methods The study was a cohort study with three healthy subjects. Oil pulling samples, saline pulling samples, and saliva samples were microscoped and cultured under microaerophilic and anaerobic conditions; colony-forming units were counted; and cultivated bacteria were identified employing MALDI-TOF MS. The oral microbiomes (saliva) and the microbiota incorporated in oil and saline pulling samples were determined in toto by using 16S rDNA next-generation sequencing (NGS) and bioinformatics. Results Microscopy revealed that oral epithelial cells are ensheathed with distinct oil droplets during oil pulling. Oil pulling induced a higher production of saliva and the oil/saliva emulsion contained more bacteria than saline pulling samples. Oil pulling resulted in a significant and transient reduction of the overall microbial burden in comparison to saliva examined prior to and after pulling. Both oil and saline pulling samples mirrored the individual oral microbiomes in saliva. Conclusions Within the limitations of this pilot study, it might be concluded that oil pulling is able to reduce the overall microbial burden of the oral cavity transiently and the microbiota in oil pulling samples are representative to the oral microbiome. Clinical relevance Within the limitations of this pilot study, it might be concluded that oil pulling can be considered as an enlargement of standard oral hygiene techniques since it has the characteristic of an oral massage, enwrapping epithelial cells carrying bacteria in oil vesicles and reaching almost all unique habitats in oral cavity.

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The Effect of Coconut Oil pulling on Streptococcus mutans Count in Saliva in Comparison with Chlorhexidine Mouthwash

Abstract: Edible oil-pulling therapy is natural, safe and has no side effects. Hence, it can be considered as a preventive therapy at home to maintain oral hygiene.

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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

Remineralization Evaluation of Cocos Nucifera Extracts via Element Quantification

High-resolution taxonomic examination of the oral microbiome after oil pulling with standardized sunflower seed oil and healthy participants: a pilot study

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