Uso de própolis no combate à periodontite: uma revisão de literatura

Abstract

Introduction: The periodontium consists of tissues where its main function is to insert the tooth into bone tissue. Due to some factors such as the accumulation of plaque or dental biofilm, trauma, susceptibility of the host, this causes the periodontium to be affected by periodontal diseases. Studies show that propolis is an important ally in the fight against this disease. Objective: to verify, through a literature review, the effectiveness of using propolis extract for supporting treatment in periodontal disease Methodology: A literature review was carried out with the scientific descriptors: Periodontitis; Oral health; Propolis in the PUBMED and Scielo databases, respectively. Scientific articles, book chapters and international national theses / dissertations were selected for reading. A total of 101 materials were found, and these were selected by title, summary and reading of the material in full, leaving 37 materials. Subsequently, a critical study of the selected bibliographic material was carried out, to produce the results. Results: the use of propolis in several forms was able to decrease periodontal indexes, the amount of periodontopathogens, inflammatory cytokines, bone resorption and glycated hemoglobin levels in "in vivo" and "in vitro" studies, indicated as an adjunct to therapy periodontale disease and its use for the treatment of patients with diabetes and periodontal disease. Conclusion: According to this literature review, related to the use of propolis as adjuvant therapy in periodontal disease, it was possible to conclude that it was effective because of its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial characteristics.