Oral Health of Patients Treated with Acrylic Partial Dentures Using a Toothpaste Containing Bee Product

Abstract

This study was carried out to investigate the influence of a propolis and tee tree oil-containing hygienic agent on selected oral health parameters, oral microflora, and the condition of periodontal health. Thirty-seven patients who underwent oral rehabilitation with a removable acrylic denture were selected and randomly assigned into two groups: study group (A) which received a newly formulated propolis and tee tree oil-containing toothpaste or a control group (C) without an active ingredient. API, S-OHI, and mSBI were assessed in three subsequent stages. During each examination swabs were employed for microbiological inoculation: in the study group after 4 weeks use of the active toothpaste showed a decrease in the number of isolated microorganisms. In the control group, after 4 weeks use of the toothpaste without active ingredients resulted in increase in the number of the isolated microorganisms. Improvements in hygiene and the condition of periodontium were observed in patients using active toothpastes. In the study group the oral flora diversity was reduced by the decrease in the number of cultured microorganism species, while in the control group an increase in the number of cultured microorganisms and their species was observed.

Parabacteroides distasonis: intriguing aerotolerant gut anaerobe with emerging antimicrobial resistance and pathogenic and probiotic roles in human health

“…Computerized tomographic imaging Opportunistic/polymicrobial mixture found in perineal and scrotal abscess included PD. Aggravator Oral Health and Patients with Acrylic partial dentures 129 Digestive Patients lacking teeth and using prosthetic treatments. Microbial culture using Schaedler K3 solid medium with 5% sheep blood at 37°C after use of active toothpaste containing propolis and tee tree oil-containing hygienic agent versus control group.…”

Phytotherapy in Dentistry: A Literature Review Based on Clinical Data

“…Regarding to pre-surgical anxiety, Dantas et al [15] compared the effects of Passiflora incarnata and midazolam for the control of anxiety in patients undergoing mandibular third molar extraction. Passiflora incarnata showed an anxiolytic effect similar to midazolam, and was safe and effective for conscious sedation in adult patients who underwent extraction of their mandibular third molars [17].…”

“…However, they cautioned that the majority of randomized controlled trials included in the review did not reach definitive conclusions [11], and the need for further studies to better assess the effect and clinical relevance of natural mouthwashes on gingival inflammation and biofilm control [11]. Already, Wiatrak et al [17] investigated the influence of a propolis and tea tree oil-containing hygienic agent on selected oral health parameters, oral microflora and the condition of periodontal health. They concluded that toothpaste with active ingredients improved hygiene and the condition of periodontium demonstrated the beneficial influence on microorganisms composition in oral microflora [17].…”

“…Already, Wiatrak et al [17] investigated the influence of a propolis and tea tree oil-containing hygienic agent on selected oral health parameters, oral microflora and the condition of periodontal health. They concluded that toothpaste with active ingredients improved hygiene and the condition of periodontium demonstrated the beneficial influence on microorganisms composition in oral microflora [17].…”

Antimicrobial Activity of Korean Propolis Extracts on Oral Pathogenic Microorganisms

“…As the focus on health increases, an increasing amount of research is performed on finding alternative treatments. The multifunctional properties of propolis have been applied in oral health products such as mouth rinses and toothpastes16,18,19)…”