Background: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of extra virgin coconut oil combined with peppermint essential oil for pulling and brushing teeth with oil to reduce new carious lesions, salivary Streptococcus mutans levels, and plaque accumulation in high-risk patients with caries compared with conventional toothpaste.
Materials and Methods: A study was conducted on 40 high-risk patients, with Group C1 using the Coco Pull blend for oral care and Group C2 using fluoride toothpaste and chlorhexidine mouthwash. Caries risk was assessed via Cariogram software, and salivary profiles were measured. a caries risk assessment was performed at baseline (T0), one month (T1), and three months (T2) to determine the change in the percentage of actual chances of avoiding new lesions.
Results: This study revealed substantial antimicrobial efficacy in both groups, with the Coco Pull blend demonstrating superior results (p<0.001), as evidenced by notable differences in the green, red, and light-blue sectors of the Cariogram at various intervals.
Conclusion: Extra virgin coconut oil with essential peppermint oil, when used for oil pulling and tooth brushing, was effective as a natural cleaning agent for oral hygiene in reducing salivary Streptococcus mutans levels, dental caries, and plaque accumulation in patients at high risk for caries.
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Stomotology
, 2025, Issue 1, pp. 1–10
ISSN Online: 0000-0000
DOI:
10.xxxx/example-doi