Effectiveness of Coconut Oil Pulling With Clove Oil, Coconut Oil Pulling and Fluoride Mouthwash on Streptococcus Mutans Count in Children

Launched by CAIRO UNIVERSITY · Mar 24, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how effective different oral health practices are at reducing harmful bacteria called Streptococcus mutans in children aged 6 to 12 years. Researchers want to compare three methods: swishing with coconut oil mixed with clove oil, swishing with coconut oil alone, and using a fluoride mouthwash. Each child will be placed into one of these three groups and will participate in daily treatments for four weeks. The main goal is to see which method best reduces the Streptococcus mutans levels, which can contribute to cavities.

To participate, children must be between 6 and 12 years old and in good health without any serious medical conditions. Parents or guardians will need to give their written consent for their child to join. The trial will take place at Cairo University’s Faculty of Dentistry, starting in May 2025 and ending in January 2026. Participants can expect to provide saliva samples at the beginning, right after the treatment period, and again after four weeks to help measure the results. This study will help us learn more about natural ways to maintain good oral health in children.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1.Children aged 6-12 years old. 2.Both male and female participants. 3.Patients in good general health condition with no systemic disease. 4.Patients' first guardians must provide written informed consent to participate in the study
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1.Patients who have recently received fluoride treatments (within the last 2 weeks).
• • 2.Patients with a history of recent antibiotic administration (within the last 2 weeks).
• • 3.Patients who have recently used antimicrobial mouth rinses in the last 12 hours or topical fluoride treatments.