Pilot Study of PerioPull22 Oil Rinse to Improve Dental Health Markers in Adults

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate the effects of a commercially available oil rinse product called PerioPull on dental health markers in adults. The study focuses on people with dental health issues, such as deeper-than-normal gum pockets that may harbor infection and cause inflammation leading to periodontal disease. The trial is a 12-week pilot study designed to assess whether PerioPull can improve common, validated dental health measures used in clinical practice. Participants will use PerioPull, a natural oil rinse containing ingredients like Medium Chain Triglycerides from coconut oil, Bixa orellana seed extract, natural mint flavor, bromelain, ubiquinone, and delta tocotrienols. They will swish approximately one teaspoon 5 mL of the oil in their mouth for at least five minutes daily after brushing, then spit it out without rinsing. This routine will be maintained daily for 12 weeks. Throughout the study, participants will attend three dental visits at baseline, six weeks, and 12 weeks. During these visits, dental health will be assessed using measurements such as plaque index, gingival index, and pocket depth. Oral samples will be collected and analyzed in a laboratory to further evaluate outcomes. Additional assessments include intraoral photos and MyPerioPath testing. These procedures align with standard dental exams and will help researchers monitor changes in dental health over the study period.

A Pilot Study of a Commercially-available Oil Rinse Product (PerioPull™) on Markers of Dental Health