OLIVE OIL AND WATER - ROLE IN ORAL CARE
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Clinical Research - Year 2013, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Dental and periodontal diseases are affecting large number of people in the developing countries. In India the prevalence of dental and periodontal disease in adults (from 60%-80%) is more than in developed countries. Dryness of mouth is common in the adults and in people taking multiple medicines. This can affect the oral health. Aim of this study is to study the effect of olive oil on the evaporation of water. Objective: To find out whether olive oil decreases the evaporation of water at room temperature. Design: The lower container of clean and dry petri dishes (internal diameter- 91mm and height-15mm) were used and study was done in two sets • For one set (set A) of five petri dishes-(internal diameter- 91mm and height-15mm) 20 ml of distilled water was added to each petri dish. A total of 15 observations were made. • For another set (set B) of five petri dishes first 20 ml of distilled water was added to each petri dish and later 2 ml of virgin olive oil (Figaro) was added to each one. A total of 15 observations were made. Method: Both the sets of petri dishes were kept at room temperature and they were weighed at the end of one hour, two hours, three hours, four hours and five hours. Results: there is a significant decrease in the evaporation of water in the petri dishes containing distilled water and olive oil. Conclusions: Olive oil is very effective in reducing the evaporation of water and this can be of help in the protection of gums and teeth.
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M. V. MATH
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