The use of propolis in dentistry, oral health, and medicine: A review
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- DOI: 10.1016/j.job.2021.01.001
The use of propolis in dentistry, oral health, and medicine: A review
Abstract
Background: Propolis is a resinous product that is collected from plants by bees to cover holes and crevices in their hives. Propolis has potent antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, and anticancer properties. Propolis has been used therapeutically by humans for centuries, including the treatment of dental caries and mouth infections.
Highlight: This review article attempts to analyze the potential use of propolis in general dentistry and oral health management.
Conclusion: Propolis is potentially useful in dentistry and oral health management based on available in vitro, in vivo, and ex vivo studies, as well as human clinical trials.
Keywords: Dentistry; Oral health; Oral medicine; Propolis.
Copyright © 2021 Japanese Association for Oral Biology. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Conflict of interest statement
Conflicts of interest All authors declare no competing financial interests and no conflict of interest.
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