J Nurs Res. 2014 Dec;22(4):221-9
BACKGROUND:
The use of propolis mouth rinse or gel as a supplementary
intervention has increased during the last decade in Taiwan. However, the
effect of propolis on oral health is not well understood.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this meta-analysis was to present the best
available evidence regarding the effects of propolis use on oral health,
including oral infection, dental plaque, and stomatitis.
METHODS:
Researchers searched seven electronic databases for relevant
articles published between 1969 and 2012. Data were collected using inclusion
and exclusion criteria. The Joanna Briggs Institute Meta Analysis of Statistics
Assessment and Review Instrument was used to evaluate the quality of the
identified articles.
RESULTS:
Eight trials published from 1997 to 2011 with 194
participants had extractable data. The result of the meta-analysis indicated
that, although propolis had an effect on reducing dental plaque, this effect
was not statistically significant. The results were not statistically
significant for oral infection or stomatitis.
CONCLUSIONS/IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE:
Although there are a number of promising indications, in
view of the limited number and quality of studies and the variation in results
among studies, this review highlights the need for additional well-designed
trials to draw conclusions that are more robust.
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