Use of dōTERRA essential oils for periodontal manifestations in mature adult type I diabetes mellitus – case report

Abstract

Case presentation: Diabetes is similar to periodontal diseases, with a common, multifactorial disease process involving genetic, environmental, and behavioural risk factors. The aim of current periodontal therapy is to remove the bacterial deposits from tooth surface and to shift the pathogenic microbiota to one compatible with periodontal health. Materials and method: Traditionally, various species of herbs are used to control and cure some of dental problems or systemic diseases. The literature documents that many plants themselves have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, astringent and other useful properties. We presented a 59 years old female with type I diabetes mellitus case. The patient presented a mild diabetic periodontitis. We introduced in the oral therapy, besides periodontal manoeuvres, a specific recipe with essential oils from dōTERRA. In parallel with clinical surveillance there were performed microbiological tests with samples from oral biofilm. Discussions/Conclusions: In this case report we successfully used topical extracts from plants, such as essential oils, manufactured by dōTERRA. The microbiologic lab tests showed no pathological flora.