Therapeutic Application of Coconut Oil in Oral Health
Periodontal Diseases, Periodontal Inflammation, Periodontal Attachment Loss
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Periodontal Diseases
Eligibility Criteria
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 Minimum of 16 natural teeth At least four zones of probing depth of more than 4 mm. 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 periodontal treatment in the last 6 months. Pregnant patients, Patients with allergies to coconut and coconut-derived products Patients with a history of diabetes, liver or kidney disease, heart disease or other serious medical conditions or infectious diseases.
Sites / Locations
- Clinica Medico Dental PardiñasRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Active Comparator
Placebo Comparator
Coconut oil
Chlorhexidine
Water
Participants will perform 10-minute vigorous full-mouth rinses once daily after night (2-minute brushing time) brushing. The amount of coconut oil used will be one teaspoon (5 ml). Each participant will be given a container with volume measurement markings. Patients will be provided with the same toothbrush and toothpaste for their dental hygiene 2 times a day. Participants will be asked not to use products containing xylitol, tea, coffee, systemic antibiotics, or topical fluoride during the study. Any participant who violates these rules will be excluded from the study. Reevaluation and sampling will be done after 30 days.
Participants will vigorously rinse their entire mouth with Chlorhexidine 0.12% daily after morning (2 minute brushing time) and evening brushing. The amount of chlorhexidine used will be one teaspoon (5 ml). Each participant will be given a container with volume measurement markings. Patients will be provided with the same toothbrush and toothpaste for their dental hygiene 2 times a day. Participants will be asked not to use products containing xylitol, tea, coffee, systemic antibiotics, or topical fluoride during the study. Any participant who violates these rules will be excluded from the study. Reevaluation and sampling will be done after 30 days.
Participants will vigorously rinse their entire mouth with water daily after morning (2 minute brushing time) and evening brushing. The amount of water used will be one teaspoon (5 ml). Each participant will be given a container with volume measurement markings. Patients will be provided with the same toothbrush and toothpaste for their dental hygiene 2 times a day. Participants will be asked not to use products containing xylitol, tea, coffee, systemic antibiotics, or topical fluoride during the study. Any participant who violates these rules will be excluded from the study. Reevaluation and sampling will be done after 30 days.