Preventive Applications of Polyphenols in Dentistry—A Review
Polyphenols are natural substances that have been shown to provide various health benefits. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-carcinogenic effects have been described. At the same time, they inhibit the actions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Thus, studies have also examined their effects wi...
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| author | Jasmin Flemming Clara Theres Meyer-Probst Karl Speer Isabelle Kölling-Speer Christian Hannig Matthias Hannig |
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| description | Polyphenols are natural substances that have been shown to provide various health benefits. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-carcinogenic effects have been described. At the same time, they inhibit the actions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Thus, studies have also examined their effects within the oral cavity. This review provides an overview on the different polyphenols, and their structure and interactions with the tooth surface and the pellicle. In particular, the effects of various tea polyphenols on bioadhesion and erosion have been reviewed. The current research confirms that polyphenols can reduce the growth of cariogenic bacteria. Furthermore, they can decrease the adherence of bacteria to the tooth surface and improve the erosion-protective properties of the acquired enamel pellicle. Tea polyphenols, especially, have the potential to contribute to an oral health-related diet. However, in vitro studies have mainly been conducted. In situ studies and clinical studies need to be extended and supplemented in order to significantly contribute to additive prevention measures in caries prophylaxis. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4ad5d80a0d124382852b526f1efd1eca2023-11-21T18:26:54ZengMDPI AGInternational Journal of Molecular Sciences1661-65961422-00672021-05-01229489210.3390/ijms22094892Preventive Applications of Polyphenols in Dentistry—A ReviewJasmin Flemming0Clara Theres Meyer-Probst1Karl Speer2Isabelle Kölling-Speer3Christian Hannig4Matthias Hannig5Clinic of Operative Dentistry, Medical Faculty Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Fetscherstraße 74, D-01307 Dresden, GermanyClinic of Operative Dentistry, Medical Faculty Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Fetscherstraße 74, D-01307 Dresden, GermanySpecial Food Chemistry and Food Production, TU Dresden, Bergstraße 66, D-01069 Dresden, GermanySpecial Food Chemistry and Food Production, TU Dresden, Bergstraße 66, D-01069 Dresden, GermanyClinic of Operative Dentistry, Medical Faculty Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Fetscherstraße 74, D-01307 Dresden, GermanyClinic of Operative Dentistry, Periodontology and Preventive Dentistry, University Hospital, Saarland University, Building 73, D-66421 Homburg, GermanyPolyphenols are natural substances that have been shown to provide various health benefits. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-carcinogenic effects have been described. At the same time, they inhibit the actions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Thus, studies have also examined their effects within the oral cavity. This review provides an overview on the different polyphenols, and their structure and interactions with the tooth surface and the pellicle. In particular, the effects of various tea polyphenols on bioadhesion and erosion have been reviewed. The current research confirms that polyphenols can reduce the growth of cariogenic bacteria. Furthermore, they can decrease the adherence of bacteria to the tooth surface and improve the erosion-protective properties of the acquired enamel pellicle. Tea polyphenols, especially, have the potential to contribute to an oral health-related diet. However, in vitro studies have mainly been conducted. In situ studies and clinical studies need to be extended and supplemented in order to significantly contribute to additive prevention measures in caries prophylaxis.https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/9/4892salivary pelliclepolyphenolstransmission electron microscopy (TEM)tea drugspreventive dentistrymedicinal plants |
| spellingShingle | Jasmin Flemming Clara Theres Meyer-Probst Karl Speer Isabelle Kölling-Speer Christian Hannig Matthias Hannig Preventive Applications of Polyphenols in Dentistry—A Review International Journal of Molecular Sciences salivary pellicle polyphenols transmission electron microscopy (TEM) tea drugs preventive dentistry medicinal plants |
| title | Preventive Applications of Polyphenols in Dentistry—A Review |
| title_full | Preventive Applications of Polyphenols in Dentistry—A Review |
| title_fullStr | Preventive Applications of Polyphenols in Dentistry—A Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Preventive Applications of Polyphenols in Dentistry—A Review |
| title_short | Preventive Applications of Polyphenols in Dentistry—A Review |
| title_sort | preventive applications of polyphenols in dentistry a review |
| topic | salivary pellicle polyphenols transmission electron microscopy (TEM) tea drugs preventive dentistry medicinal plants |
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