Open AccessPropolis and Its Implications in Dentistry: A Review
Author(s) -
Sushmita Esh,
Avik Chatterjee,
Budhaditya De
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal of research and review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2454-2237
pISSN - 2349-9788
DOI - 10.52403/ijrr.20211238
Subject(s) - propolis , antifungal , dentistry , root canal , medicine , traditional medicine , dermatology
Propolis is a resinous substance obtained from the beehives that has antioxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory activity. Its diverse chemical content is responsible for many valuable properties. Multiple applications of propolis have been studied and described in detail for centuries. Propolis has been used for surgical wound healing, caries prevention, treatment of dentin hypersensitivity, treatment of aphthous ulcers and propolis as a storage medium for avulsed teeth, root canal irrigating solution, and mouthwash. This paper aims to indicate the uses of Propolis in various fields of dentistry.Keywords: Dentistry, Propolis, Oral health.