USES OF HERBAL EXTRACTS IN ENDODONTOLOGY: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Authors

Reem Chamseddine, Faculty of Dentistry, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, LebanonFollow
Roula S. Abiad, Faculty of Dentistry, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, LebanonFollow

Keywords

Herbal Extracts, Natural Extracts, Antimicrobial, Smear Layer Removal, Antioxidant Effect, Anti-inflammatory, Tissue Regeneration.

Disciplines

Biological Phenomena, Cell Phenomena, and Immunity | Biology | Biomedical and Dental Materials | Chemical and Pharmacologic Phenomena | Endodontics and Endodontology | Medical Pharmacology | Organic Chemicals | Other Microbiology

Abstract

The use of natural herbal extracts in the field of dentistry, and specifically in endodontology had gained a high popularity in the past few years. The main objective of endodontic treatment is to prevent and eliminate the infection from the root canal, seize the invasion of microorganisms to periradicular tissues and preserve the natural dentition. Studies had shown that some herbs are better alternatives to traditional chemical irrigants or medicaments used in root canal treatment, based on their potential antimicrobial effect, smear layer removal capabilities, tissue dissolution effect, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and regenerative properties. Aim: The purpose of this literature review was to investigate the application of different herbal extracts in endodontology. Methodology: Studies and articles related to herbs used in endodontology from electronic database sources were assembled in a flow chart and presented based on their functions and obtained outcome in root canal treatment. Results: Herbs differ in their activities and their intended use in endodontology, they can be used as alternatives to the commonly employed antimicrobial agents during root canal treatment, for removal of smear layer instead of the chemical acids or as inductive to dentin-pulp complex regeneration. Conclusion: Studies concerning the use of herbs in endodontology showed desirable effects, they are safer than sodium hypochlorite, non-toxic, and effective against bacteria. However, more research is required to assess the effect of herbs in vivo, and specially their effect on dental pulp regeneration.

Author ORCID Identifier

Reem Chamseddine https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0885-0184

Roula Abiad www.orcid.org/0000-0002-4807-3028

Recommended Citation

Chamseddine, Reem and Abiad, Roula S. (2024) "USES OF HERBAL EXTRACTS IN ENDODONTOLOGY: A LITERATURE REVIEW," BAU Journal - Science and Technology: Vol. 5: Iss. 2, Article 8.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54729/2959-331X.1124

ISSN

2959-331X