Grapeseed Extract and its Role in Maintaining Oral Health: A Literature Review

Abstract

Plant products are becoming the topic for discussion because of its properties and many medicinal benefits. Among these natural products, Grapeseed Extract (GSE) is becoming an essential part of medicine. Antibacterial, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and antiviral are some of the important properties. Due to its antibacterial property it is used to control various bacterial diseases and eased the course of treatment, many oral bacteria are also inhibited by GSE. GSE has shown considerable results in patients with periodontal diseases and treatment of bone loss. GSE is a potent antioxidant and reduces free radicles and oxidative stress thus inhibiting various adverse effects. GSE contains antioxidant properties which protects body from premature ageing. Antifungal properties are very useful in treatment and prevention of fungal infection. Grapeseed is useful in treating oral candidiasis as well. A number of phytochemicals including resveratrol, Proanthocyanidin (PA) are beneficial in treating cancer and prevents recurrence. The protective properties of plant extracts and phytochemicals are recently been used in prevention of most common oral disease like dental caries in children and adults. Many studies are going on about remineralisation efficiency of phytochemicals in the field of dentistry. It has been shown to increase the dentine resin bond strength if it is added in the primer and also effectively reduces the polymerisation. Another important consideration is the safety doses of GSE, it refers to the quantity or percentage in which it is added in the concerned products so it is safely tolerated and its effects are maximum. Overall, GSE contains many useful properties and is of great clinical importance.