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ReviewMolecules (Basel, Switzerland)2023

Current and Potential Applications of Monoterpenes and Their Derivatives in Oral Health Care.

Wiktoria Potocka, Zainab Assy, Floris J Bikker, Marja L Laine

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Review in Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 16 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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16 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Wiktoria PotockaDepartment of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-7709-918X
Zainab AssyDepartment of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-1531-8930
Floris J BikkerDepartment of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-9453-4630
Marja L LaineDepartment of Periodontology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0001-6052-041X

Funding

Dutch Research Council 19217
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

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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MonoterpenesOils, VolatileAntifungal AgentsDelivery of Health CareThymolAntifungal AgentsMonoterpenesOils, VolatileThymoldentistrymonoterpenemonoterpenoidoral healthplant oilplant productterpenevolatile oil

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PMID37894657
PMCPMC10609285

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