Does Propolis Help to Maintain Oral Health?

Włodzimierz Więckiewicz,Tadeusz Morawiec,Marta Miernik,Mieszko Więckiewicz

doi:10.1155/2013/351062

Abstract

Propolis, known also as bee glue, is a wax-cum-resin substance which is created out of a mix of buds from some trees with the substance secreted from bee's glands. Its diverse chemical content is responsible for its many precious salubrious properties. It was used in medicine already in ancient Egypt. Its multiple applications during the centuries have been studied and described in details. The purpose of this study is to present the possible use of propolis in treatment of various diseases of oral cavity in their dental aspect. The paper presents properties and possible applications of bee glue depending on dental specialities. An overview of publications which appeared during the recent years will allow the reader to follow all the possibilities to apply propolis in contemporary dentistry.

Highlights

Its multiple applications during the centuries have been studied and described in details. e purpose of this study is to present the possible use of propolis in treatment of various diseases of oral cavity in their dental aspect. e paper presents properties and possible applications of bee glue depending on dental specialities
Propolis is a wax-cum-resin substance that is produced by bees. e word itself comes from ancient Greek, means an outer wall of a city and relates to the protective properties of the substance
Zirwas and Otto state that during the last 10 years allergy to propolis has increased from 0.5% to 1.4% [101]. is can be an important discovery, considering that bee glue is more and more o en used as a component of toothpastes, chewing gums, creams, and ointments

Summary

Introduction

Propolis is a wax-cum-resin substance that is produced by bees. e word itself comes from ancient Greek, means an outer wall of a city (pro: before, polis: city) and relates to the protective properties of the substance. E word itself comes from ancient Greek, means an outer wall of a city (pro: before, polis: city) and relates to the protective properties of the substance Bees use it to protect and reinforce their hives, repair their structure, and to cover honeycombs. Most o en propolis is composed of: resins (40–55%), bee wax and fatty acids (20–35%), aromatic oils (about 10%), pollen (about 5%), and other components like minerals and vitamins Their presence and percentage content in propolis changes and depends on their origin, the type of plant pollen, and the species of bees that produced it [7, 8]. 2012. e paper which have been selected include valuable original articles and case reports related to terms: propolis, dentistry, bee glue, and allergy

Use of Propolis in Dental Specialties

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