Current and Potential Applications of Monoterpenes and Their Derivatives in Oral Health Care
Plant products have been employed in medicine for centuries. As the world becomes more health-conscious, there is a growing interest in natural and minimally processed products for oral health care. This has led to an increase in research into the bioactive compounds found in plant products, particu...
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| author | Wiktoria Potocka Zainab Assy Floris J. Bikker Marja L. Laine |
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| description | Plant products have been employed in medicine for centuries. As the world becomes more health-conscious, there is a growing interest in natural and minimally processed products for oral health care. This has led to an increase in research into the bioactive compounds found in plant products, particularly monoterpenes. Monoterpenes are known to have beneficial biological properties, but the specific mechanisms by which they exert their effects are not yet fully understood. Despite this, some monoterpenes are already being used in oral health care. For example, thymol, which has antibacterial properties, is an ingredient in varnish used for caries prevention. In addition to this, monoterpenes have also demonstrated antifungal, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties, making them versatile for various applications. As research continues, there is potential for even more discoveries regarding the benefits of monoterpenes in oral health care. This narrative literature review gives an overview of the biological properties and current and potential applications of selected monoterpenes and their derivatives in oral health care. These compounds demonstrate promising potential for future medical development, and their applications in future research are expected to expand. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0fb747119cca4e308a5d414f0a3618d22023-11-19T17:33:53ZengMDPI AGMolecules1420-30492023-10-012820717810.3390/molecules28207178Current and Potential Applications of Monoterpenes and Their Derivatives in Oral Health CareWiktoria Potocka0Zainab Assy1Floris J. Bikker2Marja L. Laine3Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The NetherlandsDepartment of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The NetherlandsDepartment of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The NetherlandsDepartment of Periodontology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The NetherlandsPlant products have been employed in medicine for centuries. As the world becomes more health-conscious, there is a growing interest in natural and minimally processed products for oral health care. This has led to an increase in research into the bioactive compounds found in plant products, particularly monoterpenes. Monoterpenes are known to have beneficial biological properties, but the specific mechanisms by which they exert their effects are not yet fully understood. Despite this, some monoterpenes are already being used in oral health care. For example, thymol, which has antibacterial properties, is an ingredient in varnish used for caries prevention. In addition to this, monoterpenes have also demonstrated antifungal, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties, making them versatile for various applications. As research continues, there is potential for even more discoveries regarding the benefits of monoterpenes in oral health care. This narrative literature review gives an overview of the biological properties and current and potential applications of selected monoterpenes and their derivatives in oral health care. These compounds demonstrate promising potential for future medical development, and their applications in future research are expected to expand.https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/28/20/7178oral healthdentistryterpenemonoterpenemonoterpenoidplant product |
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| title | Current and Potential Applications of Monoterpenes and Their Derivatives in Oral Health Care |
| title_full | Current and Potential Applications of Monoterpenes and Their Derivatives in Oral Health Care |
| title_fullStr | Current and Potential Applications of Monoterpenes and Their Derivatives in Oral Health Care |
| title_full_unstemmed | Current and Potential Applications of Monoterpenes and Their Derivatives in Oral Health Care |
| title_short | Current and Potential Applications of Monoterpenes and Their Derivatives in Oral Health Care |
| title_sort | current and potential applications of monoterpenes and their derivatives in oral health care |
| topic | oral health dentistry terpene monoterpene monoterpenoid plant product |
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