Application of the Extracts of Uncaria tomentosa in Endodontics and Oral Medicine: Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The main purpose of endodontic treatment is to eliminate the bacteria that are responsible for the contamination and infection of the internal surfaces in order to resolve any pulp or periapical pathology. In fact, some bacteria, such as Enterococcus faecalis, can escape the action of root canal irrigants by aggregating into a biofilm and penetrating deeply into the dentinal tubules. Uncaria tomentosa is a plant belonging to the Rubiaceae family and also commonly known as cat's claw due to the shape and position of the spines; it is a traditional Peruvian medicinal plant of Amazonian origin. Applications in the dental field have been described both in the prevention and treatment of stomatitis and as an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory agent; it has also

SUBMITTER: Dioguardi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9457483 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature