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    • What is the number of children suffering from early childhood cavities according to the World Health Organization?
      530 million
    • What is the main cause of dental cavities?
      Combination of food and bacteria
    • What is propolis and what is it used for?
      Propolis is a natural product produced by bees used as an adhesive and preservative
    • What are the properties of propolis?
      Antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory
    • What is the composition of propolis?
      50% resins and balsams, 30% wax, 10% volatile, 5% pollen, 5% other substances
    • How does propolis work in preventing cavities?
      Interferes with caries development and has antimicrobial effects
    • What is the effect of propolis on enamel samples?
      Reduction of plaque and biofilm accumulation
    • What is the result of TMR on enamel samples using propolis?
      Decreased lesion depth
    • What is the efficacy of propolis in reducing cavity risk in children?
      Enough evidence to prove decreased cavity risk
    • What are the antiplaque effects of propolis?
      Inhibited activity against bacteria
    • What are the references cited in the study material?
      1. World Health Organization. Oral Health.
      2. National Institutes of Health. Tooth Decay.
      3. Khurshid Z, Naseem M, Zafar MS, Najeeb S, Zohaib S. Propolis: A natural biomaterial for dental and oral health care.
      4. Alleman I, Toughest W. Novel natural product-based oral topical rinses and toothpastes to prevent periodontal diseases.
      5. Liborio SA, Pereira ALA, Araújo, Maria José A. M., et al. The potential use of propolis as a cariostatic agent and its actions on mutans group streptococci.
      6. Nam SH, Choi YR, Jang SO, Han, Young Soo Shim and Gyeong Soon. Antimicrobial Activity of Propolis on Different Oral Bacteria.
      7. Braga AS, Girotti LD, de Melo Simas, Leticia Lobo, et al. Effect of commercial herbal toothpastes and mouth rinses on the prevention of enamel demineralization using a microcosm biofilm model.
      8. Bhat N, Bapat S, Asawa K, Tak M, Chaturvedi P, Gupta VV, George PP. The antiplaque efficacy of propolis-based herbal toothpaste: A crossover clinical study.
    • How can propolis be used to prevent cavities in children?
      Using propolis-containing products
    • What is the comparison between propolis and fluoride in reducing plaque-biofilm accumulation?
      Propolis is as effective as fluoride
    • What is the definition of propolis?
      Natural product produced by bees
    • What are the benefits of using propolis in oral health care?
      Antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory effects
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