Use of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) in the Treatment of Traumatic Ulcers Case Report

Authors

  • Antonia Sinesi RDH, Freelancer in Canosa di Puglia, Italy.
  • Cinzia Casu Department of Surgical Science, Oral Biotechnology Laboratory, University of Cagliari, Italy.
  • Savino Cefola DDS, Private Dental Practise, Barletta, Italy.
  • Ruggiero Damato RDH, Freelancer in Barletta, Italy.
  • Germano Orrù Molecular Biology Service (MBS), Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Cagliari, 09124 Cagliari, Italy.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/hmmr/v10/8569D

Keywords:

Olio extravergine di olia, EVOO, traumatic ulcers, oral cavity, cultivar coratina

Abstract

In Southern Italy, precisely in all the countryside of northern Bari in Puglia, is produced a particular type of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) from the cultivar called "Coratina". It is characterized by the presence of a high content of polyphenols and other biocoumponds, the highest compared to other cultivars.

The EVOO is an essential food in the Mediterranean diet. Moreover for the ancient populations of southern Italy the oil was use it to treat various diseases: burns, trauma, hematomas, dermatitis etc. Although numerous studies on EVOO have shown its remarkable effectiveness in wound healing, no scientific studies have been proposed for the treatment of traumatic ulcers in the oral cavity.

In this clinical case, we propose the use of EVOO as a therapy in therapeutic treatment as a valid alternative to drug treatment

Published

2021-05-11

How to Cite

Antonia Sinesi, Cinzia Casu, Savino Cefola, Ruggiero Damato, & Germano Orrù. (2021). Use of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) in the Treatment of Traumatic Ulcers Case Report. Highlights on Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 10, 42–48. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/hmmr/v10/8569D

Issue

Highlights on Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 10

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