Effect of honey in preventing gingivitis and dental caries in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment

Atwa, AL-Dany A.; Abu-Shahba, Ramadan; Mostafa, Mohamed K.; Hashem, Mohamed

doi:10.1016/j.sdentj.2014.03.001

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“…This further supports evidence that the application of honey to the inside of the oral cavity is effective in reducing the pathogenic bacteria that cause dental caries, and has a positive effect on plaque levels and gingivitis. 17,41,42 These findings demonstrate that the use of honey in future studies is safe for the dental health of participants. It was also proposed that similar trials comparing two intervention groups of Manuka and conventional honey should be completed 18 ; however, given…”

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“…15 These conditions, particularly those related to the soft and hard palette such as ulcerations, have been reported as treated using various types of honey in several different clinical populations. [17][18][19] These collective data suggest honey as a reliable food product, being both financially affordable and readily available, that could be used in the treatment of inflammatory and microbial damage of the epithelial lining of the oral cavity. Therefore, this systematic review aimed to assess the efficacy of honey as a therapeutic agent used for the treatment of epithelial damage due to the inflammatory and microbial response in the oral cavity.…”

Section: The Effect Of Honey As a Treatment For Oral Ulcerative Lesionsmentioning

confidence: 98%

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The Effect of Honey as a Treatment for Oral Ulcerative Lesions: A Systematic Review

Hunter

Kellett

D’Cunha

et al. 2020

Exploratory Research and Hypothesis in Medicine

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Background and objectives: A healthy oral environment features a rapid turnover rate of epithelium cells capable of regeneration and repair, with the oral epithelium contributing as a physical barrier and immune defense. However, the oral cavity can be subjected to unique damage, such as ulcerations. Honey is reported as a therapeutic agent for wound healing, due to its antioxidant, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Methods: A systematic review was performed following the PRISMA 2015 Guidelines, to assess the efficacy and safety of the therapeutic use of honey in the oral cavity. Four electronic databases were searched (PubMed, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and Web of Science) for randomized controlled trials examining the effect of honey on oral cavity conditions. Results: In total, 2,832 records were identified, and after applying exclusion criteria, 13 studies were included. Honey was applied topically throughout, for chemotherapy or radiotherapy-induced oral mucositis (n = 11), dental wounds (n = 1), and recurrent aphthous stomatitis (n = 1), all of which are ulcerations with different pathologies. In the majority of studies (12/13), honey reduced the severity and/or duration of the condition compared with control groups (all p<0.05). However, a group treated with Manuka honey (n = 1) experienced adverse effects and considerable participant attrition. Conclusions: Honey is an effective treatment for a range of oral ulcerative conditions. Future research should focus on compositional analysis of honeys to determine those with optimal beneficial properties, and whether Manuka honey is safe to use in the oral cavity.

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confidence: 98%

The Effect of Honey as a Treatment for Oral Ulcerative Lesions: A Systematic Review

Hunter

Kellett

D’Cunha

et al. 2020

Exploratory Research and Hypothesis in Medicine

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“…In accordance with Ayurvedic experts, it was considered as valued natural gadget in triggering the strength of gums and teeth. [49,50] For centuries, it had also been utilised for the remedy of insomnia, owing to its hypnotic activity and still in use. Moreover, ancient Ayurvedic specialists endorsed it for cardiac pain, skin problems (e.g.…”

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Phytochemistry, metabolism, and ethnomedical scenario of honey: A concurrent review

Ahmad

Hussain

Saeed

et al. 2017

International Journal of Food Properties

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Honey is a natural domestic sweet food material and a chemically diverse superfluous product of nectar acquired from flowers. Owing to the presence of higher amounts of antioxidant compounds covering phenolic, enzymes, organic acids, and bioactive peptides, it holds a strong ability to prevent various maladies. In addition, honey has also been exploited in certain cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, neoplastic, and inflammatory states along with its role in the treatment of copious infections and surgical wounds. Flavonoids and polyphenols are important bioactive components present in honey and have antioxidant properties. Some bioactive compounds, for example luteolin, galangin, isorhamnetin, quercetin, and kaempferol, are present in honey. Phenolic acids and flavonoids have important pharmacological activities such as anti-allergic, anti-biotic, anticarcinogenic, and hypoglycaemic. Moreover, curative potential of bioactive components and their utilisation in value added food products are also the limelight of this article. ARTICLE HISTORY

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“…Over the past decades, numerous laboratory and clinical studies have shown the efficacy of honey especially in terms of its antibacterial properties, and in wound management (Eteraf-Oskouei and Najafi, 2013;Ajibola, 2015). In addition, the benefits of using honey in treating ophthalmic and dental diseases, and common ailments such as coughs, have also been reported (Salehi et al, 2014;Atwa et al, 2014;Paul et al, 2007). Moreover, animal model studies have suggested that honey may be beneficial in the treatment of metabolic, cardiovascular, and neoplastic diseases (Eteraf-Oskouei and Najafi, 2013;Hussein et al, 2012;Bardy et al, 2008;Abdulrhman et al, 2013).…”

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Exploring the use of and perceptions about honey as complementary and alternative medicine among the general public in the state of Selangor, Malaysia

Wahab¹,

Othman

et al. 2017

J App Pharm Sci

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Objective: Honey has been used as a biologically-based complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) since ancient times. The present study aimed to explore the use of and the perceptions about honey as a CAM among the general public in Selangor. Method:A cross-sectional study using a self-completed questionnaire was employed. Participants were recruited using convenience sampling method from three towns in the state of Selangor.Results: 56 % (168/300) of respondents used honey as CAM. Most users used honey as a dietary supplement for well-being (71.4 %, 120/168), or to treat coughs (57.1%, 96/168), and sore throats (53 %, 89/168). A small percentage of users (13.1 %, 22/168) used honey to treat asthma. The respondents generally showed favourable perceptions about honey as CAM as more than 60 % of them rated strongly agree and agree for each of the perception item in the survey. The users obtained their supply of honey from supermarkets (42.3%, 71/168), grocery stores (32.7 %, 55/168), and friends/family (31%, 52/168). In addition, most users sought information about honey from friends/family (63.1 %, 106/168), the Internet (60.7 %, 102/168) and advertisements (39.3 %, 66/168). Conclusion:The respondents generally had favourable perceptions about honey as CAM. Future work should aim to produce more scientific evidences of the benefits and safety of honey. The use of honey supplies from unreliable sources as CAM and unreliable sources of information as well as potential self-medication with honey for serious diseases should raise concerns.

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Effect of honey in preventing gingivitis and dental caries in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment

Abstract: Honey can be used as an alternative to traditional remedies for the prevention of dental caries and gingivitis following orthodontic treatment.

Cited by 52 publications

References 34 publications

The Effect of Honey as a Treatment for Oral Ulcerative Lesions: A Systematic Review

The Effect of Honey as a Treatment for Oral Ulcerative Lesions: A Systematic Review

Phytochemistry, metabolism, and ethnomedical scenario of honey: A concurrent review

Exploring the use of and perceptions about honey as complementary and alternative medicine among the general public in the state of Selangor, Malaysia

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