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March 22, 2026International Journal of DentistryOpen Access

Unlocking Therapeutic Avenues: A Comparative Study of Coconut Oil and Chlorhexidine Mouthwash Efficacy in Treating Plaque‐Induced Gingivitis During Fixed Orthodontic Treatment—A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

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SBSwati BhatnagarSNSangeeta Umesh NayakMSMranali K Shetty

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Overview

Randomized controlled trial compares coconut oil and chlorhexidine mouthwash efficacy for gingivitis in orthodontic patients, suggesting potential benefits of coconut oil.

Key Points

  • To compare the efficacy of coconut oil versus chlorhexidine mouthwash in treating plaque-induced gingivitis during fixed orthodontic treatment.
  • Conducted a double-blind randomized controlled trial
  • Involved 38 participants allocated into two groups receiving coconut oil or chlorhexidine
  • Measured plaque index and gingival index at baseline, Day 7, and Day 21
  • Assessed oral hygiene practices and techniques before and during the trial
  • Applied statistical analyses including chi-square and Mann‒Whitney tests using SPSS.
  • Coconut oil group showed significant improvement in plaque index scores (p = 0.001) from baseline to Day 21.
  • Gingival index scores improved in the coconut oil group but not significantly over the study period.

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Bhatnagar et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69bf3955c7b3c90b18b43db0https://doi.org/10.1155/ijod/7921838
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