Effect of oil pulling on Streptococcus mutans count in plaque and saliva using Dentocult SM Strip mutans test: A randomized, controlled, triple-blind study | Zendy

Sharath Asokan | Zendy; J Rathan | Zendy; MS Muthu | Zendy; PrabhuV Rathna | Zendy; Pamela Emmadi | Zendy; Raghuraman | Zendy; Chamundeswari | Zendy

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Effect of oil pulling on Streptococcus mutans count in plaque and saliva using Dentocult SM Strip mutans test: A randomized, controlled, triple-blind study

Author(s) -

Sharath Asokan,

J Rathan,

MS Muthu,

PrabhuV Rathna,

Pamela Emmadi,

Raghuraman,

Chamundeswari

Publication year - 2008

Publication title -

journal of indian society of pedodontics and preventive dentistry

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.378

H-Index - 33

eISSN - 1998-3905

pISSN - 0970-4388

DOI - 10.4103/0970-4388.40315

Subject(s) - saliva , dentistry , chlorhexidine , streptococcus mutans , medicine , dental plaque , sesame oil , biology , bacteria , sesamum , horticulture , genetics

Oil pulling has been used extensively for many years, without scientific evidence or proof, as a traditional Indian folk remedy to prevent teeth decay, oral malodor, bleeding gums, dryness of throat and cracked lips, and for strengthening the teeth, gums, and jaws.

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