Vegetal Compounds as Sources of Prophylactic and Therapeutic Agents in Dentistry

Milutinovici, Raluca-Adriana; Chioran, Doina; Buzatu, Roxana; Macaşoi, Ioana; Susan, Razvan; Chioibaş, Raul; Corlan, Ion Virgil; Tănase, Alina; Călniceanu, Horia; Popovici, Ramona Amina; Dinu, Ștefania; Dehelean, Cristina; Scurtu, Alexandra Denisa; Pînzaru, Iulia; Şoica, Codruţa

doi:10.3390/plants10102148

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“…For this reason, in their research work, they focused their interest on the plant kingdom, which offers several advantages for various pathologies in the dental field, especially active phytocompounds, emphasizing their chemical structure and their mechanisms of action. The authors mentioned that plants are a promising therapy compared to conventional therapy ones [ 100 ].…”

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Phytotherapy: A Solution to Decrease Antifungal Resistance in the Dental Field

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The pathologies produced by fungi in the oral cavity in recent decades have become a health problem, with factors such as an imbalance of the local microbiota being the cause for their propagation. Conventional antifungal treatments, instead of being beneficial, have generated alterations that have led to antifungal resistance. The aim of this study was to investigate and describe phytotherapy resources as a possible solution to oral antifungal resistance. A bibliographic search was carried out on platforms such as PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, and Google scholar. A total of 248 scientific articles were obtained, of which 108 met the inclusion criteria. Microorganisms of fungal origin currently show resistance to the different antifungals of conventional use, which is undoubtedly altering the oral health of human beings, but there are new therapeutic possibilities such as the active principles of various natural species.

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Phytotherapy: A Solution to Decrease Antifungal Resistance in the Dental Field

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“…The rules followed are[ 5 6 ] determining the potential health risks of herbal drug contaminants, any negative effects of herbal product overdose, any negative effects when combined with conventional drugs, and stopping herbal drugs use 2–3 weeks before any dental surgical procedures or in case of any negative reaction. [ 11 12 ]…”

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“…[ 17 18 ] Table 3 illustrates the conclusive research remarks published recently from 2010 to 2022. [ 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ]…”

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Role of medicinal herbs in periodontal therapy: A systematic review

Pasupuleti¹,

Nagate²,

Alqahtani³

et al. 2023

JISPCD

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A BSTRACT Aims and Objectives: The use of medicinal herbs to prevent gingival and periodontal diseases has become increasingly popular due to their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. This systematic review aims to provide the current literature to validate the traditional use of medicinal herbs in the management of gingival and periodontal diseases. Materials and Methods: An online literature search was conducted to identify research papers published from 2010 to 2022 in three major scientific databases, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, in June 2022. Original research studies, case reports, and systematic reviews on medicinal plants’ application in oral health care were selected to be included in this systematic review. Only high-quality articles identified in the quality assessment were included for evidence synthesis. Results: Initial keyword research yielded 726 free-text articles published between 2010 and 2022. Of these, 14 articles (8 research papers and 6 reviews) were included for evidence synthesis. The review’s findings indicate that the antibacterial property of medicinal plants is due to their alkaline nature and prevents plaque and calculus formation by maintaining acid–alkali balance in saliva. Various parts of medicinal plants help maintain periodontal health. Glycyrrhiza glabra , Ficus religiosa , and Plantago major effectively inhibit primary plaque colonizers and periodontal pathogens. Medicago sativa , Aloe barbadensis Miller, and Trifolium pratense have excellent applications in treating periodontal diseases. Mangifera indica , Pongamia pinnata , the husk of Cocos nucifera , the root of G. glabra and Curcuma longa , leaves of Psidium guajava and Azadirachta indica , fruits of Citrus medica and Punica granatum , Ocimum Moringa oleifera extract, and pomegranate peel extract can serve as a promising alternative in managing chronic gingivitis. Conclusion: The anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, and astringent action of extracts obtained from various parts of medicinal plants make them effective in reducing gingival and periodontal diseases. Herbal medicine may be a viable alternative to contemporary pharmaceuticals as an adjuvant to scaling and root planning procedures.

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“…Vegetables are essential parts of the human diet for populations across the country due to their significant sources of antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic, prophylactic and therapeutic properties 1 , as well as a variety of nutritional sources, such as potassium, protein, vitamins, minerals, iron, calcium, folate (folic acid) and phytochemical compounds content that help to boost human immunity 2 which prevent many infections such as COVID-19.…”

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Effects of Different Biochars and the Impact of Heavy Metals on Growth and Yield of Amaranthus at Zagyuri Irrigation Field Tamale, Ghana

Nimatu,

Nyarko,

Bayor

2023

Asian J. Biol. Sci

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Background and Objective: Vegetables are essential for human health, but in Northern, Ghana limited due to scarcity of water for irrigation. The study aims to determine the effects of different biochar wastewater filtrates on chlorophyll content, growth, yield parameters and heavy metal remediation of Amaranthus under pot cultivation in both rainy and dry seasons. Materials and Methods: The study employed a randomized complete block design with three replications. The treatment combinations consist of eight levels of treated wastewater, groundnut husk biochar produced in open field conditions, wastewater and pipe borne water, rice husk biochar and groundnut husk biochar both pyrolyzed at 400 and 600°C. The wastewater was prefiltered by corn cob biochar to reduce suspended solids and turbidity. The wastewater and pipe water were added as controls. Amaranthus (Amaranthus cruentus) was used as a test crop. Results: The studies revealed that high levels of contamination in the WW (wastewater) and soil reduced the vegetative growth parameters (leaf number, leaf area and chlorophyll content) of Amaranthus for both seasons even though the nutritional composition of the WW was observed to be higher than what was observed in the other irrigated source. Generally, filtrate from groundnut husk biochar pyrolyzed at 600°C resulted in the highest growth and yield parameters as well as reducing cadmium and lead in Amaranthus leaves for both rainy and dry seasons. Conclusion: This study recommended that the use of groundnut husk biochar(s) should be adopted in remediating wastewater to minimize the adverse effects of cadmium and lead on Amaranthus.

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Vegetal Compounds as Sources of Prophylactic and Therapeutic Agents in Dentistry

Cited by 21 publications

References 161 publications

Phytotherapy: A Solution to Decrease Antifungal Resistance in the Dental Field

Phytotherapy: A Solution to Decrease Antifungal Resistance in the Dental Field

Role of medicinal herbs in periodontal therapy: A systematic review

Effects of Different Biochars and the Impact of Heavy Metals on Growth and Yield of Amaranthus at Zagyuri Irrigation Field Tamale, Ghana

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