Role of turmeric and curcumin in prevention and treatment of chronic diseases: Lessons learned from clinical trials
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) has been used for thousands of years for the prevention and
treatment of various chronic diseases. Curcumin is just one of> 200 ingredients in turmeric …
treatment of various chronic diseases. Curcumin is just one of> 200 ingredients in turmeric …
[HTML][HTML] Curcumin as a photosensitizer: From molecular structure to recent advances in antimicrobial photodynamic therapy
Nowadays multi-drug resistant microorganisms is a serious public health problem
worldwide. To overcome it, new antimicrobial strategies have been developed. Among them …
worldwide. To overcome it, new antimicrobial strategies have been developed. Among them …
Antimicrobial activity of curcumin in nanoformulations: A comprehensive review
JK Trigo-Gutierrez, Y Vega-Chacón, AB Soares… - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Curcumin (CUR) is a natural substance extracted from turmeric that has antimicrobial
properties. Due to its ability to absorb light in the blue spectrum, CUR is also used as a …
properties. Due to its ability to absorb light in the blue spectrum, CUR is also used as a …
Curcumin-mediated Photodynamic Therapy for the treatment of oral infections—A review
Background Recent evidences show the promising applications of Curcumin (CUR) against
different diseases, including some of the main oral pathologies. The objective of this review …
different diseases, including some of the main oral pathologies. The objective of this review …
Dual action of curcumin as an anti-and pro-oxidant from a biophysical perspective
A Wolnicka-Glubisz, A Wisniewska-Becker - Antioxidants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Curcumin, a natural polyphenol widely used as a spice, colorant and food additive, has
been shown to have therapeutic effects against different disorders, mostly due to its anti …
been shown to have therapeutic effects against different disorders, mostly due to its anti …
Physico-mechanical and antimicrobial properties of an orthodontic adhesive containing cationic curcumin doped zinc oxide nanoparticles subjected to photodynamic …
M Pourhajibagher, AS Vaziri, N Takzaree… - Photodiagnosis and …, 2019 - Elsevier
Background Potential complications on the crown level during fixed orthodontic procedures
are white spot, enamel demineralization and tooth decay. This study evaluated the …
are white spot, enamel demineralization and tooth decay. This study evaluated the …
Shear bond strength, adhesive remnant index, and anti-biofilm effects of a photoexcited modified orthodontic adhesive containing curcumin doped poly lactic-co …
H Ahmadi, V Haddadi-Asl, HA Ghafari… - Photodiagnosis and …, 2020 - Elsevier
Highlights•Adhesive with 7% wt. Cur-PLGA-NPs revealed the highest concentration of Cur-
PLGA-NPs and SBS value simultaneously.•No significant difference in ARI scores was …
PLGA-NPs and SBS value simultaneously.•No significant difference in ARI scores was …
Effects of chlorhexidine use on periodontal health during fixed appliance orthodontic treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis
U Hussain, S Alam, K Rehman… - European Journal of …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Background Proper oral hygiene and absence of periodontal inflammation is pre-requisite
for orthodontic treatment. Chlorhexidine (CHX) is an established oral antiseptic used in the …
for orthodontic treatment. Chlorhexidine (CHX) is an established oral antiseptic used in the …
Effect of nanomicelle curcumin-based photodynamic therapy on the dynamics of white spot lesions and virulence of Streptococcus mutans in patients undergoing fixed …
A Hosseinpour-Nader, N Karimi, HA Ghafari… - Photodiagnosis and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background/purpose The formation of white spot lesions (WSLs) around fixed orthodontic
appliances is a major complication during treatment. The current double-blind, randomized …
appliances is a major complication during treatment. The current double-blind, randomized …
Efficacy of photodynamic therapy vs ultrasonic scaler for preventing gingival inflammation and white spot lesions during orthodontic treatment
C Gomez, R Abellan, JC Palma - Photodiagnosis and photodynamic …, 2018 - Elsevier
Introduction The complex designs of fixed orthodontic appliances hinder proper access for
cleaning, favouring the development of gingival inflammation and white spot lesions around …
cleaning, favouring the development of gingival inflammation and white spot lesions around …