Therapeutic Application of Coconut Oil in Oral Health

Summary

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.

Timeline

Start

2022-11-01

Primary completion

2023-12-31

Completion

2024-08-31

Publications

• Pardinas Lopez S, Khouly I, Aellos F, Alccayhuaman KA, Diaz Prado SM. Clinical efficacy and patient-reported outcomes of coconut oil as adjunctive periodontitis treatment: triple-blinded pilot randomized trial. BMC Oral Health. 2026 Apr 29;26(1):873. doi: 10.1186/s12903-026-08411-6.

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