Honeybee propolis extract in periodontal treatment: A clinical and microbiological study of propolis in periodontal treatment

Abstract

Subgingival irrigation with propolis extract as an adjuvant to periodontal treatment was more effective than scaling and root planing as assessed by clinical and microbiological parameters.

Health from the Hive: Propolis as an Adjuvant in the Treatment of Chronic Periodontitis - A Clinicomicrobiologic Study

“…Recently, a study was conducted to explore the clinical and microbiological efficacy of propolis extract as a subgingival irrigant in periodontal treatment. It was concluded that subgingival irrigation with propolis extract can be considered as an adjuvant to SRP [15]. However, the effect of propolis as a local drug delivery agent in treatment of chronic periodontitis, in relation to the clinical and microbiological parameters has not been studied till date, according to the best of our knowledge.…”

“…Propolis has been used for the treatment of aphthous ulcers [12], candidiasis [13], gingivitis [14], periodontitis [15], and pulpitis [16]. Studies on propolis applications have increased because of its therapeutic and biological properties.…”

Comparison of Plaque Inhibiting Efficacies of Aloe Vera and Propolis Tooth Gels: A Randomized PCR Study

“…The most effective flavonoids that act against bacteria are galangin, pinocembrin, pinostrobin. Other components that contribute to antibacterial action are ferulic and caffeic acids [15,16].…”

Resultados da aplicação tópica do extrato de própolis na redução da progressão da doença periodontal

“…A irrigação com extrato de própolis subgengival após raspagem e alisamento radicular já demonstrou maior efetividade nos parâmetros clínicos e microbiológicos, com redução de Porphyromonas gingivalis (Dimov et al, 1992;Gebara et al, 2003;Coutinho, 2012). Entretanto, são escassos os estudos que utilizam metodologia radiográfica para avaliar o efeito da aplicação tópica de extrato de própolis como substância auxiliar no tratamento da DP.…”