Original Article

Year : 2022 | Volume : 10 | Issue : 2 | Page : 85-90

Comparative evaluation of oil pulling and chlorhexidine mouthwash in halitosis: A randomized controlled trial

Dinesh Karthick V 1*, Rahmath Meeral P 2

1*Private Dental Practitioner, Vimal’s Dental Clinic, Dindigul 2 Post Graduate Student, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai – 600077.

Address for Correspondence:

Dinesh Karthick V,

Private Dental Practitioner, Vimal’s Dental Clinic, Dindigul

Email-Id:dinesh96vicky@gmail.com

Abstract

Background:

Halitosis is an unpleasant malodour from the oral cavity that might be due to systemic origin or oral issues origin. Oil pulling in addition to offering several oral health benefits has also beneficial effects on overall health. The present study aims to evaluate the efficacy of oil pulling when compared to the chlorhexidine mouthwash usage.

Methodology:

It was a parallel design, single centre, double blinded randomized controlled trial of 15 days duration. The control group received Chlorhexidine mouthwash (Hexidine mouthwash) and study groups were provided with sesame oil. Halitosis was assessed by arbitrary 0-5 scale for organoleptic odor assessments. Gingivitis was evaluated using Löe and Silness index and plaque with Silness and Löe index.

Results:

The mean organoleptic scores at baseline, 15 days post intervention were 4.01 and 1.30 for chlorhexidine. The mean organoleptic scores at baseline, 15 days post intervention were 2.32 and 1.11 for sesame oil pulling group.

Conclusion:

It can be concluded that oil pulling is useful in reducing halitosis, plaque, and gingivitis.

Financial support and sponsorship

Nil

Conflicts of interest

There are no conflicts of interest

How to cite this article : Dinesh Karthik V, & Rahmath Meeral P. (2022). Comparative evaluation of oil pulling and chlorhexidine mouthwash in halitosis: A randomized controlled trial: Original Article. International Journal of Community Dentistry, 10(2), 85–90. https://doi.org/10.56501/intjcommunitydent.v10i2.662

Original Article

Year : 2022 | Volume : 10 | Issue : 1 | Page : 52 - 55

COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF CENTION N AND TYPE IX GLASS IONOMER CEMENT – AN INVITRO STUDY

Dinesh Karthik V

1 Rahmath Meeral P 2 1 Clinical Practitioner, Vimal Dental Clinic, Dindigul

2 Department of Public Health Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, SIMATS, 162, Poonamallee High Rd, Velappanchavadi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600077

Address for correspondence

Dr. Rahmath Meeral, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, SIMATS, 162, Poonamallee High Rd, Velappanchavadi,Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600077

E-mail address- prahmath31@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

This study aimed to compare the compressive strength of glass-ionomer cement (GIC) Type IX and Cention N.

METHODS:

Five samples each of GIC Type IX and Cention N were prepared for testing the compressive strength. Cylinders of the samples measuring 1 cm diameter and 6 mm height were prepared for compressive strength. Testing was done by mounting the samples in a universal testing machine with a crosshead speed of 1 mm/min.

RESULTS:

The mean compressive strength of Type IX GIC (n=10) was 94.010 with standard deviation ±15.654 while the mean compressive strength of Cention V (n=10) was 125.567 with standard deviation ± 7.890. The values of the compressive strength Cention N were statistically significant (P < 0.5) as compared to GIC Type IX.

CONCLUSION:

The results suggest significantly higher values for mechanical properties of Cention N as compared to GIC Type IX.

KEYWORDS- Cention N, compressive strength, glass-ionomer cement Type IX, restorative dentistry.

CONFLICT OF INTERESTS: All the

authors declare that there was no conflict of

interest in the present study.

SOURCE OF FUNDING: Nil

How to cite this article:

Dinesh Karthik V, & Rahmath Meeral P. (2022). COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF CENTION N AND TYPE IX GLASS IONOMER CEMENT – AN INVITRO STUDY : Original research. International Journal of Community Dentistry, 10(1), 52–55. https://doi.org/10.56501/intjcommunitydent.v10i1.111

Received: 26-04-22; Accepted: 29-06-22; Web Published:30-06-2022