The scientific literature has verified that coconut oil has properties that open perspectives for its application in order to maintain oral health and, in particular, for the treatment of different oral pathologies. Thus, the purpose of this project is summarized in the following objectives: 1. Determine in vitro the biocompatibility of coconut oil. 2. Determine in vivo the clinical effect of coconut oil as an adjunct treatment for periodontal disease.
Age range
18 Years – 90 Years
Sex
ALL
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Probing depth in mm
Timeframe: At 0 days, 30 days and 60 days
Bleeding on probing in percentage
Timeframe: At 0 days, 30 days and 60 days
Plaque index in percentage
Timeframe: At 0, 30 and 60 days
Volatile compounds in breath in ppm of sulphur compounds
Timeframe: At 0, 30 and 60 days
Type of bacteria present on samples from saliva and crevicular fluid using Illumina SBS (Sequencing by synthesis)
Timeframe: At 0, 30 and 60 days