Impact of Phytoconstituents on Oral Health Practices: A Post COVID-19 Observation
作者机构：Genetic Heritage Group New York University Petroleum and Chemical Engineering Faculty of Engineering Universiti Teknologi Brunei Department of Biology Chemistry and Environmental Sciences College of Arts and Sciences American University of Sharjah Sharjah United Arab Emirates Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability Technical University of Munich Essigberg 3 Institute of Research and Advanced Training in Health Sciences and Technologies (CESPU) RuaCentral de Gandra School of Bioengineering & Food Technology Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences Faculty of Medicine University of Porto Alameda Prof.Hernani Monteiro Biomedical Research Center Qatar University Bioinformatics Division NMC Genetics India Pvt.Ltd. Department of Biomedical Science College of Health Sciences Member of QU Health Qatar University TOXRUN-Toxicology Research Unit University Institute of Health Sciences CESPU CRL Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (i3S) University of Porto
出 版 物：《Food Science and Human Wellness》 (食品科学与人类健康(英文))
年 卷 期：2023年
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摘 要：Appropriate oral hygiene significantly reduces the possibility of oral infections. However， dental caries and periodontal diseases are major oral health issues causing chronic diseases due to poor oral health. Recently， herbal compounds have gained interest in maintaining oral health. Extracts of burdock root (Arctium)， noni fruit (Morinda citrifolia)， and neem leaf (Azadirachta indica) are now used as intracanal medicaments in endodontics and periodontics. Plectranthus amboinicus species and other plants produces essential oil like β-caryophyllene， p-cymene， and γ-terpinenecan exhibiting antibacterial activity， highlighting phytoconstituents plays a vital role in oral health. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of hygiene and sanitization， to curb SARS-CoV-2. Oral cavity is among the gateways for virus entry into saliva. Saliva is a potential reservoir of SARS-CoV-2， and there is an increased risk of infection if there is any fissure in the mouth. This enables entry of virus into the vascular system through gingival or periodontal pocket， possibly reaching lung periphery then to lung vessels by interacting with endothelial surface receptors triggering pulmonary vasoconstriction and lung damage due to endothelial dysfunction. This review aims to draw attention to the possible route of SARS-CoV-2 infection via the oral cavity and the importance of oral hygiene against COVID-19.
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