Use of honey in dentistry - literature review.

Wiad Lek

DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY WITH ENDODONTICS, MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SILESIA, FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCE IN ZABRZE, ZABRZE, POLAND.

Published: March 2025

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. Scientific studies show that honey has numerous health properties, including antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, wound-healing and anticancer effects. In the context of dentistry, honey shows potential in the treatment of various oral conditions, such as dental caries, gingivitis, halitosis, radiotherapy-induced mucositis, xerostomia or post-extraction stomatitis. Honey's safety and multifunctional benefits make it a valuable potential addition to dental treatments.

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