Use of amniotic membranes in dentistry - literature review.

The amniotic membrane, which lacks blood vessels, lymphatic vessels and nerves, is a thin membrane with anti-inflammatory and anti-scarring properties. In the field of dentistry, it is primarily employed as a dressing following the removal of malignant or pre-malignant lesions, with the objective of ensuring haemostasis and the absence of allergic reactions. Furthermore, it is employed in the treatment of oro-auricular junctions, cleft palates and in guided bone regeneration, due to the presence of mesenchymal cells.

Use of honey in dentistry - literature review.

Objective: Aim: To assess the effects of honey and its derivatives on oral health.

Patients And Methods: Materials and methods: PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, Embase, Cochrane databases were searched using relevant keywords and Boolean operators.

Conclusion: Conclusions: Honey is a promising natural alternative for the treatment of various dental diseases due to its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties.