ArticleContemporary clinical dentistry2015
Cavity disinfection in minimally invasive dentistry - comparative evaluation of Aloe vera and propolis: A randomized clinical trial.
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- Propolis-containing formulations in caries prevention - a systematic review and meta-analysis.Clinical oral investigations · 2026Pooled it
- The Potential ofJournal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Aloe Vera as an Adjunct in Endodontic Irrigation: Impact on Dentin Bond Strength and Cytotoxicity.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Propolis Use in Dentistry: A Narrative Review of Its Preventive and Therapeutic Applications.International dental journal · 2024Review
- A narrative review of minimally invasive techniques in restorative dentistry.The Saudi dental journal · 2024Review
- A systematic review of medicinal plants and herbal products' effectiveness in oral health and dental cure with health promotion approach.Journal of education and health promotion · 2023Review
- The Effect ofInternational journal of dentistry · 2022Article
- Pharmacological Update Properties ofMolecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2020Review
- Role of Herbal Agents - Tea Tree Oil andJournal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR · 2017Article
- Propolis: A natural biomaterial for dental and oral healthcare.Journal of dental research, dental clinics, dental prospects · 2017Review
- Effect of low-level diode laser onJournal of oral biology and craniofacial researchArticle
- Comparative evaluation of the effect of chlorhexidine and Aloe barbadensis Miller (Aloe vera) on dentin stabilization using shear bond testing.Journal of conservative dentistry : JCDArticle
- Evaluation ofJournal of conservative dentistry : JCDArticle
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Abstract
contextThe survival of atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) restorations would probably increase if near total elimination of cariogenic microorganisms could be done in the process of cavity cleaning before going ahead with the restoration. Thus, use of naturally occurring disinfecting agents for achieving this goal could herald a new beginning in the field of contemporary minimum intervention dentistry.
aimsTo evaluate the efficacy of hand instruments in excavating dental caries and comparatively evaluate the roles of Aloe vera and propolis as potential cavity disinfecting agents after minimally invasive hand excavation of dental caries. SETTINGS AND DESIGNS: Experimental, in vivo intergroup split mouth, randomized clinical trial. SUBJECTS AND
methodsThe study included Group I (Control), Group II (A. vera) and Group III (propolis). Ten patients with three teeth each have occlusal/occlusoproximal lesions suitable for ART were selected. Dentinal samples were collected three times from each tooth viz., preexcavation, postexcavation and postdisinfection of the cavities. These dentinal samples were subjected to microbiological analyses for total viable count. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED: Repeated measures of analysis of variance (ANOVA) with Bonferroni post-hoc test and one-way ANOVA with Tukey post-hoc test.
resultsIn all the three groups, significant amount of bacteria were left behind after hand excavation. Group II and Group III, in which cavities were treated with A. vera and propolis extracts respectively, showed a significant reduction in the bacterial counts when compared to control the group.
conclusionsHand excavation alone does not completely eliminate bacteria, which may predispose treated teeth to secondary caries. Both propolis and A. vera extracts can be used as potential natural disinfecting agents, thereby embracing the concept of phytotherapy in minimum intervention dentistry.
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