Therapeutic Application of Coconut Oil in Oral Health

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients of legal age (18 years) affected by periodontitis with the ability to read, understand and sign the informed consent after having explained the nature of the study, with a willingness to follow protocol requirements * Diagnosed with periodontal disease stages II, III and IV and grades B and C * Minimum of 16 natural teeth Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who have been treated with antibiotics in the last 4 weeks and who are currently being treated with antibiotics. * Patients who regularly use gum or candies with xylitol, coconut or coconut derivatives. * Patients who have received dental cleaning within the last 6 months. * Pregnant and breastfeeding patients, * Patients with allergies to coconut, coconut-derived products and chlorhexidine * Patients with uncontrolled diabetes, uncontrolled high blood pressure, bleeding disorders, liver or kidney disease, heart disease, active cancer, active infectious diseases (other than periodontitis) and patients with a history of local irradiation therapy in the head/neck area.