Propolis: A Wonder Bee Product and Its Pharmacological Potential in Dentistry

Abstract

The use of natural products in the treatment of sickness has long been emphasised in the medical field. Today's biomedical applications employ a vast range of natural ingredients to treat a wide range of systemic disorders. Researchers have been interested in the natural product "propolis" because of its potential for use in bio-dental applications. Propolis is a non-toxic resinous material with therapeutic qualities like antibacterial, anticancer, antifungal, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory effects. The purpose of this research is to investigate the chemistry and characteristics of propolis in connection to its uses in dentistry and biomedicine. Furthermore, the present and prospective uses of propolis in biodental applications have been examined, along with its status and extent. This review gives the reader some insight into the potential use of propolis in contemporary dentistry