Abstract

DURAN-MERINO, Denisse et al. Properties and uses of propolis in dentistry: a review. Odontoestomatología [online]. 2022, vol.24, n.40, e321.  Epub Dec 01, 2022. ISSN 0797-0374.  https://doi.org/10.22592/ode2022n40e321.

Propolis is a dark-colored sticky material obtained from various plants and mixed with wax, derived from bees who use it to protect their hives. The aim of the present work was to carry out a literature review on the properties and uses of propolis in dentistry. A bibliographic search of reports published from March 2010 to March 2020 was performed in PubMed, Imbiomed, Medigraphic, SciELO and Google Scholar using the words: propolis, properties, uses. Thirty-nine articles were selected for review. The main properties reported were: antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and wound healing. The main reported uses covered the following areas of dentistry: caries prevention, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics and surgery. In recent years, special attention has been given to the applications of propolis as its efficacy has been demonstrated in different areas of dentistry.

Keywords : propolis; properties; uses; dentistry.

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